Category: Science
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Portland’s Congressman Loves Pot, Hates Science
Given that Portland’s citizens have a troubled relationship with reality, it perhaps shouldn’t come as a surprise that the city’s congressman does, too.
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Hair Test for Marijuana Proves Nothing
Detecting THC in a hair sample doesn’t prove cannabis consumption.
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Fungi Found in Brains of Alzheimer’s Patients
An intriguing new line of investigation.
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A Revolution in Basic Microbiology?
Harnessing the untapped potential of microorganisms often begins by growing them in the lab.
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Shroud of Turin DNA Comes from All over World
The Shroud of Turin remains shrouded in mystery.
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The Primordial Soup Was Edible
The Miller-Urey gunk can support life.
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Macaque Experiment Shows Vaccine Schedule Not Linked to Autism
Because the coffin of the vaccine-autism myth has already been nailed shut, this study really should represent the flowers placed on top of the grave.
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Sex Would Be Simpler if We Were Bonobos
Communication works.
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Scratched Moles Could Lead to Cancer
It may be wise to take the precaution of protecting your moles from physical injury.
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Simple Robots Evolve to Become Cooperative
Robots that were programmed only with basic primal instincts and genetic mechanisms, over time and in the presence of selective pressure, evolved to cooperate.