Snow job:
58 71 genders deconstructed
The anti-biology left has finally blown itself to bits.
To control by doing nothing
Sections from Lao Tzu's famous blog the Dao De Jing on how to govern a big country.
Scientific materialism and the ‘hard problem’ of consciousness
Some scientists assert that subjective phenomena cannot be studied scientifically. But subjectivity is an irrefutable fact of nature.
My Near-Death Experience
Visiting the Department of Motor Vehicles is a lot like being dead.
book reviews
more commentary
Eight myths about libertarianism
Libertarianism is not what many people think.
Anarchy Reconsidered
Is anarchy a viable political system, or does anarchy invariably degenerate into ... anarchy?
Consensus in science
The myth that science seeks to achieve a consensus has been debunked many times. But activists continually revive it
Stop worrying about AI
Scary predictions about artificial intelligence make exciting headlines, but we should not give in to fear of the unknown.
technology articles
imal scientific image analysis software
What is Depression?
We actually know very little about it, but there are some new theories.
Is the universe mathematical?
We use mathematics to deconstruct the universe. Could it also build one?
Tinnitus: Causes and Treatment
Recent research suggests that tinnitus is easier to cure when treatment is given early. In this article, I will discuss what is known about tinnitus and what tinnitus sufferers can do about their affliction.
linux and computer hardware
photography and amateur astronomy notes
What's so great about Euler's formula?
What does Euler's formula tell us about the real world? How can we understand it intuitively?
Antisocial personality disorder
What are the differences between psychopaths, sociopaths, and psychotics? Is psychopathy a disease?
Does Anesthesia Cause Dementia?
Post-operative cognitive dysfunction is surgery's dirty little secret
What Fusion Breakthrough?
What Lockheed Martin's announcement really means.
Rethinking ozone
Has the Montreal Protocol actually done anything? Nearly 30 years after CFCs were banned, something is not adding up.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Politicians can be narcissistic, and so can the organizations they manage.
What is the value of computer modeling?
If mathematical models are done badly, they will discredit an entire branch of science.
Is Schizophrenia a Real Disease?
The idea that schizophrenia is a medical conditions is on shaky ground.
What Causes Alzheimer's Disease?
Azheimer's disease is a devastating and mysterious illness that strikes people with increasing frequency as they age. In this article, I will discuss the current theories and epidemiological results that might explain the molecular basis of sporadic Alzheimer's disease.
Women and Math, Part 1
Scientific evidence long ago disproved the myth that the brains of men and women are the same.
Women and Math, Part 2
In the past ten years, brain research has given us a ton of new insight about gender differences in the brain.
How to Drive on Snow
Tips on driving on snow-covered roads and driving up hills in winter without getting killed.
Is Global Warming Over?
Yes, of course it is. Who's up for some cooling?
What Does Science Say About Life After Death?
The Buddhists had a lot to say about the afterlife, but science is starting to catch up.
Cold facts on global warming
Even though global warming has become mostly an academic concern now that the climate has moved into a cooling phase, it's still important to understand what is and is not factual about the climate.
Bad Pharma: Fact or Myth?
Is the pharmaceutical industry dying?
Little-known facts about the Moon
The Moon really does have a dark side. And an atmosphere ... sort of.
Shortwave ultraviolet photography
Photography at short UV wavelengths (200-300 nm) opens up a new universe.
How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse
Or, how to take pictures of the Sun without burning up your camera sensor, blinding yourself, and setting your dog on fire
High-resolution compact spectrograph, Part 1
Design and plans for a compact spectrograph suitable for astronomy.
infrared photographs
astrophotographs
High-resolution compact spectrograph, Part 2
Parts and construction details.
High-resolution compact spectrograph, Part 3
Testing, calibration, and sample spectra.
Photographing Radioactivity with a Webcam
Forget ultraviolet. You can use a webcam to photograph radioactivity.
Ultraviolet photography
The ultraviolet world is gloomy ... and pink.
Infrared photography
It's not difficult to modify a digital SLR camera to take pictures in the near-infrared.
Fireflies
Everyone should witness this amazing phenomenon of nature at least once in their lifetime.
Astrophotography Without a Telescope
You don't need a lot of equipment to take spectacular pictures of the stars.
Fundamentals of Reindeer Aerodynamics
How did reindeer evolve the ability to fly?
Four Movies for Dorks
These movies contain clues to hidden meanings that seem to have been missed by everyone else.
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An Overview of Santa's Advanced Anti-Radar Technology
According to radar experts, the inability of our most advanced radar tracking systems to detect the red-suited Christmas icon is no accident
The Cow Theory of Economics
Cow theory is a well-established tool for understanding basic economic concepts. There are many variations of this theory on the Internet. Here are some new ones.
The Tragic Story of Schrodinger's Cat
Schrödinger's cat played a critical role in the early development of quantum mechanics.
Physics envy among biologists: fact or fiction?
Physicists often state their belief that all biologists would rather be physicists, but became biologists only because they were not very good at math.
The Prophecies of Bruce de Nostradamus
Bruce Nostradamus is not as famous as his older brother, partly because his quatrains were not very good.
The Al Gore Effect: Theoretical basis
The day after Al Gore: Where will you be? Someplace cold.
What car would Jesus really drive?
The Bible describes the earliest documented case of road rage.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Life in the Country
If this article can save just one person from the unending nightmare that is country living, it will be worth it.