Por Chris Grinter, on April 2nd, 2010% (iStockphoto)
I am really at a loss for understanding yet another positive acupuncture study that was as well designed as my 8th grade science fair project. Concedido, I was a nerdy science kid, but I could do a better job drunk. I think I should conduct a followup study in which I test the . . . → Ler máis: Investigación Médica para a Feira da Ciencia
Por Chris Grinter, o 25 de marzo, 2010% UR6FVJ2S3B8H
Nothing wrong with established religion…
You can read all about his story from the NY Times. I think the scariest thing about this whole abuse scandal (scandalsssss) is that the church actually believes that this is the work of satan – not the twisted minds of individual humans. Si, “the Devil is at work . . . → Ler máis: In the name of the…
Por Chris Grinter, on March 13th, 2010% As if educational standards weren’t bad enough in this country, Texas has decided to make them worse. A recent push from a conservative school board has re-written history, literally. The logic may be a bit difficult to follow, but they have attempted to “balance” history by injecting more conservative ideals (fíxate, no one is . . . → Ler máis: Time to let Texas be its own country again
Por Chris Grinter, o 8 de marzo, 2010% I caught a brief airing of the TV show “The Doctors“, today’s episode was titled “Medical Emergencies You Can’t Ignore”. For the most part they regurgitate positive medical health affirmations. They also babble on about “healthy” foods and things that are good for you and the “dangers” of all kinds of common household bacteria/chemicals and . . . → Ler máis: Os doutores están fóra.
Por Chris Grinter, on March 7th, 2010% Ben, I bet if I was selling something it would show up pretty damn low on this chart. Below you can see different alternative remedies ranked in accordance to their scientific efficacy. Follow the link for a more comprehensive explanation of the ratings, but the remedies are ranked based on each claim – green tea . . . → Ler máis: Compra o novo tónico curativo de Chris!
Por Chris Grinter, on February 28th, 2010% I came across this article today and it put a smile on my face. A traveling malaria researcher came across an “electronic mosquito repeller” for sale in his in-flight catalog. Being an intelligent man, he realized this was total and utter BS. He also realized this product probably sells best while in-route to malaria ridden . . . → Ler máis: Desafio do domingo pola noite: como deberían funcionar as cousas.
Por Chris Grinter, o 21 de febreiro, 2010% Eu amo Ming Tsai eo seu imperio de cociña, tanto como o próximo espectador 3-am. En realidade, seus ingresos son fantásticas e ten que lles facer só. But I have noticed an odd tendency for him to say (parafraseando) “you should always use organic, it’s much better for you”. This leaves me a bit puzzled. . . . → Ler máis: Mito de Ming
Por Chris Grinter, o 21 de febreiro, 2010% [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSgiXGELjbc]
I really enjoy this autotuned Sagan, makes me with I was this eloquent. Watch more videos here at the Symphony of Science.
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