Articles from 05/2008
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Random Acts of Evolution
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A Proliferation of Mistakes?
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Distant Mirrors
To uncover signs of life on the alien worlds we are finding around distant stars, we first have to consider how other life would find us.
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Carnivores Like Us
Humanity's rapidly increasing appetite for meat is fast becoming a matter of global consequence. Paul Roberts on the science, and morality, of our planet's modern palate.
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Seed Video Feature: Marc Hauser + Errol Morris (Highlights)
The evolutionary psychologist and the documentary filmmaker discuss game theory, Stanley Milgram, and whether science can make us better people.
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Marc Hauser + Errol Morris
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Salon Video Gallery
Conversations on science and culture from the greatest minds of our time.
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Cribsheet #15: Quantum Computing
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VIDEO SERIES: E.O. Wilson, Janna Levin, Steven Pinker
VIDEO SERIES: E.O. Wilson, Janna Levin, Steven Pinker
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A Question of Democracy
Now on SEEDMAGAZINE.COM
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World
Press Gang
With New York City about to let bloggers qualify for press passes, a look at what breaking down the walls between old and new media means for science reporting.
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Culture
The Ancient, Distant, and Dead
Inspired by scientific research, Katie Paterson creates art based on data from faraway melting glaciers, long-dead stars, and the initial moments of the universe.
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Ideas
A Sober Assessment
Alcohol is an important part of life in many cultures throughout the world, but there are many misperceptions about this common social lubricant.
