Science & Society

You might say I am fond of Sweden and its Nobel Prizes. Now that the Mars500 shortlist includes also a Swede, there implies another delight: The Swedish Biogas might save the day for men and women in space missions. Biogas for Mars? Biogas is simply a bio ...

Blog Post - Hatice Cullingford - Nov 14 2008 - 11:12am

Europe Is Turning Into A Continent Of Content-Craving 'Connect-Aholics'- Study

Across Europe, we are transforming into a continent of content-craving 'connect-aholics', according to the findings of the AMD European Connectivity Study of over 5,000 online respondents. Sponsored by AMD, in conjunction with independent resear ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 17 2008 - 3:55pm

It's a nano world after all

Ivan Oransky, managing editor of Scientific American online, was one of the judges for Nikon's Small World contest: "Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of serving as one of several judges for the Nikon Small World contest. Our task was to sit ...

Blog Post - Becky Jungbauer - Nov 18 2008 - 12:42pm

Why all politicians should study some science

This is the topic of a recent Telegraph Blog (here) by Daniel Hannan, a Member of the European Parliament. The Hedgehog would like to know, WHAT SORT OF SCIENCE should the "some" be? Any reasonable and prompt answers will be fed back to Daniel H ...

Blog Post - Erinaceus Europaeus - Nov 18 2008 - 2:34pm

Christmas Shopping On A Budget

Not much money this year? Concerned that GM and Ford and all the big banks won't give out huge bonuses to CEOs if you spend too much? Jan Brakefield, assistant professor of consumer sciences, offers a psychological tip sheet to follow during the h ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 18 2008 - 10:15pm

More At Risk Teens Engaging In Anal Sex- Study

A new study by researchers at the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center suggests that the incidence of heterosexual anal sex is increasing among teens and young adults – particularly those who have recently had unprotected vaginal sex. These findi ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 20 2008 - 1:29am

Pregnant Women Who Do Water Aerobics Have Easier Deliveries

A course of organised water aerobics has been shown to reduce the amount of pain-killing medication women request during labor. Research published in the journal Reproductive Health has shown that, as well as being safe, the gentle exercise has the benefit ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 20 2008 - 7:30pm

Jackie Speier And Co-authors Urge Women To Bond For Success

More than a decade ago, Jackie Speier, Jan Yanehiro, Michealene Critini Risley and Deborah Collins Stephens forged a relationship to meet in mutual support. These women credit the friendship and network that included other women of like mind, heart and ten ...

Article - Diana Deregnier - Nov 20 2008 - 11:33pm

A Doctor is now in the House...

...at Redneck Genetics. It's now Dr. Redneck Geneticist. Justin successfully finished his PhD this week- head on over and congratulate him, now that he's sober again. ...

Blog Post - Michael White - Nov 21 2008 - 11:48am

Are You Smarter Than A Politician?

OK, this isn't strictly science, but take this U.S. civics quiz and then see if you do better than your average US government official. Is it really surprising that government officials did worse than the average in this survey? I got 31 out of 33- ho ...

Blog Post - Michael White - Nov 23 2008 - 12:29am