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Biomorality: the uses and abuses of science in political life
At the confluence of science and morality rests politics, and at this junction, as the author of this article states, “the hidden moral premises of science have so insinuated themselves into our collective consciousness that any attempt to challenge them in the name of other goods is almost invariably a defensive, rearguard action.” (via Arts and Letters Daily) -
Balls and brains
It would be all too easy to imagine the sex of the author of this study skewing the results of a study that links sperm quality and intelligence in their favor, but as it happens she has little to gain by fudging the results. - What’s Killing the Aspen?
Has anybody else noticed all the trees dying mysteriously? Let’s hope M. Night Shymalan wasn’t right about the whole arboreal revenge plot. -
The Future of Food Policy: Michael Pollan on PBS
Despite the slightly absurd petition to have him nominated as secretary of agriculture, Pollan is actually capable of shedding some critical light onto the politics of food, in this interview with Bill Moyers. (via World Changing) -
What to Do About Science and the Public
In the long running question regarding the best way to foster scientific literacy and public support there exists a void in regards to what scientists can do to help. Chad Orzel over at Uncommon Principles offers his advice.
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