Evolution, love it or hate it? Understanding evolution of the brain has come a long way. In Darwin’s time, scientists and doctors could see the size and weight of animal and human brains, but not much more. Now, we look at the inner-related parts of the brain easily. Tools record what happens inside cells and … Continue reading »
Chemicals in Our Air How much is too much, when it comes to air pollution? For 8 dangerous chemicals, the US National Research Council (NRC) collected all the data reports out there. They did an analysis to answer this very question. Pollution levels are the focus of their 2013 publication “Acute Exposure Guidelines Levels for Selected … Continue reading »
“When did Noah build the ark? Before the flood. Before…” as Robert Redford, as senior spy Nathan Muir says, in the movie Spy Game. Mobile Apps are one way to get on board with building the ark before the flood. Here’s one from the Red Cross: Hurricane App. Things you can do to prepare for the next severe … Continue reading »
Does poking holes in the earth cause earthquakes? For nearly 100 years, the answer from scientists has been “yes”. Most recently tremors and small earthquakes in Arkansas, Ohio and Texas came from waste water disposal wells from oil and gas drilling operations. And one in Oklahoma from hydraulic fracturing for shale gas, fracking. A new expert … Continue reading »
When it comes to evidence in court, there’s nothing is better than DNA. Or is there? False testimony can be based on faulty science, and can lead to wrongful convictions. Are all crime labs the same? What standards do we hold them to? How are the people who work in the crime lab trained? Forensic Biologist Sue Carney … Continue reading »
