Scepticism.biz | Science http://www.scepticism.biz Scepticism.biz | Science en-us Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:44:59 CDT Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:44:59 CDT Scepticism.biz | Science http://www.scepticism.biz/ Scepticism.biz | Science Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:44:59 CDT Asteroids... http://www.scepticism.biz/articles/10938/Asteroids... Asteroids There is a lot of exciting stuff going on in the stars above us that make astronomy so much fun. The truth is the universe is a constantly changing, moving, some would say �living� thing because you just never know what you are going to see on any given night of stargazing. But of the many celestial phenomenons, there is probably no... 2009-05-08 Scepticism.biz | Science: Science News Headline http://www.scepticism.biz/headlines/news/Science Science News Headline :Scepticism.biz | Science Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:44:59 CDT Scepticism.biz | Science: Partners http://www.scepticism.biz/resources/partners Other Resources :Scepticism.biz | Science Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:44:59 CDT Scepticism.biz | Science: Videos http://www.scepticism.biz/watch/videos Videos :Scepticism.biz | Science Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:44:59 CDT Science backs the legend of the gunslinger reflex (AFP via Yahoo! News)... http://www.scepticism.biz/news/624563/-Science-backs-the-legend-of-the-gunslinger-reflex-(AFP-via-Yahoo!-News)... In the westerns, the gunslinger who draws his pistol first is often the one who gets shot -- and now researchers have shown there is hard science behind the myth.... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:22:35 GMT Henrietta Everlasting: 1950s Cells Still Alive, Helping Science (Wired News)... http://www.scepticism.biz/news/624564/-Henrietta-Everlasting:-1950s-Cells-Still-Alive,-Helping-Science-(Wired-News)... A new book by Rebecca Skloot, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks , examines the extraordinary impact this one womans cells have had on science.... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:07:44 GMT Cosmic Log: 10 history-makers in science (MSNBC)... http://www.scepticism.biz/news/624565/-Cosmic-Log:-10-history-makers-in-science-(MSNBC)... Science editor Alan Boyles Weblog: Black History Month is not only an occasion for celebrating past achievements by African-Americans, but also for anticipating future discoveries.... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:38:32 GMT Virtual tutoring program uses videos to aid students of math, science (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)... http://www.scepticism.biz/news/624566/-Virtual-tutoring-program-uses-videos-to-aid-students-of-math,-science-(St.-Louis-Post-Dispatch)... January 25, 2010 - Leo Shmuylovich of St. Louis records a video about a section of algebra for Virtual Nerd, an online tutorial website, at his studio in St. Louis. He co-founded the company (virtualnerd.com), a website with interactive math and science tutorials.... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:25:55 GMT Cardiac Science recalls 12,000 defibrillators (Seattle Times)... http://www.scepticism.biz/news/624567/-Cardiac-Science-recalls-12,000-defibrillators-(Seattle-Times)... Cardiac Science of Bothell said it is recalling more than 12,000 automated external defibrillators after discovering they may not be able to deliver therapy during a resuscitation attempt, which may lead to serious adverse events or death.... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:43:14 GMT UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News (UPI)... http://www.scepticism.biz/news/624568/-UPI-NewsTrack-Health-and-Science-News-(UPI)... Mechanical forces can affect genes … Prostate cancer increased suicide risk … Climate change effects on prairies studied … Parkinsons can create social barriers ... Health/Science news from UPI.... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:48:45 GMT Award Winning Equity Analyst Sees 2010 Increase In Mergers And Acquisitions In Life Science Tools And Diagnostics Sector (Wall Street Transcript via Yahoo! Finance)... http://www.scepticism.biz/news/624569/-Award-Winning-Equity-Analyst-Sees-2010-Increase-In-Mergers-And-Acquisitions-In-Life-Science-Tools-And-Diagnostics-Sector-(Wall-Street-Transcript-via-Yahoo!-Finance)... 67 WALL STREET, New York - February 3, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Medical Research, Diagnostic Substances, Life Science Tools Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This special feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public comp... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:25:00 GMT Caltech physicist named National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellow (EurekAlert!)... http://www.scepticism.biz/news/624570/-Caltech-physicist-named-National-Security-Science-and-Engineering-Faculty-Fellow-(EurekAlert!)... ( California Institute of Technology ) The US Department of Defense has named H. Jeff Kimble, William L. Valentine Professor and professor of physics at Caltech, one of 11 university faculty scientists and engineers in its 2010 class of National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellows (NSSEFF).... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:33:17 GMT 4-H Science-sational Day open to all kids, grades 1-6 (The Somerset Reporter)... http://www.scepticism.biz/news/624571/-4-H-Science-sational-Day-open-to-all-kids,-grades-1-6-(The-Somerset-Reporter)... BRIDGEWATER — “4-H Science-sational Day is just that - a sensational day full of science activities. It will be a fun day for all kids, grades 1-6, to be introduced to science”, says Lisa Rothenburger, Somerset County 4-H Agent. The...... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:53:50 GMT Government must not penny pinch science budget (Epolitix via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)... http://www.scepticism.biz/news/624572/-Government-must-not-penny-pinch-science-budget-(Epolitix-via-Yahoo!-UK-&-Ireland-News)... Continued investment in science is a fundamental part of helping the recovery of the UK economy, MPs were told by a panel of scientists this afternoon. The Commons science and technology committee was taking evidence as part of the impact of spending cuts on science and scientific research. Science is important not only from a cultural standpoint ... Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:18:48 GMT