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Science Etcetera, Venusday 20080523

May 23rd, 2008
  • A legal battle in Australia is seeking human rights for a chimpanzee so that he may have the legal right to accept gifts from donors wishing to preserve his sanctuary.
  • Description and photos of the New York Science Barge (Also homepage for the Science Barge).

    • The Science Barge

    The Science Barge
  • Top 10 Most Important Satellites.
  • Chris Mooney on applying the scientific method to literature.
  • Bidding starts at $100k to be one of five people to have your dog cloned.
  • Letting people stake claims on Moon real estate might be a way to kick off another space race.
  • Giant Blue Earthworms from Australia.
  • Climate Change layer for Google Earth.

    • The Science Barge

    Climate Change Layer for Google Earth
  • The Curta calculator is like a hand-held Difference Engine.
  • Blogging is good for you.
  • Quantum physics has found empty space filled with sub-atomic particles popping in and out of existence, demonstrating that something can come from nothing.
  • We have six types of bacteria living in the crook of our elbows.
  • Oxytocin Nasal spray makes people absurdly trusting, but could also work to treat social phobia.
  • The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) has finally released their free educational video game ImmuneAttack:! Check out the trailer:



    • 2 comments to “Science Etcetera, Venusday 20080523”

    1. The elbow bacteria is interesting … especially after the somewhat recent discovery that it is possible for the DNA of an organism to ALSO include the DNA of its microbes. I have to wonder if some of the bacteria that we have doesn’t sprout as a side-effect of our own DNA! Unlikely, but possible.

           by ClintJCL May 23rd, 2008 at 11:57 am

    2. Considering that bacteria swap DNA regularly, maybe not so out there an idea.

           by ideonexus May 23rd, 2008 at 7:08 pm

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