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Wind of change
Due to the explosion of discussion surrounding alternative energy, terms are being bandied about without the appropriate expertise. But, this Economist article provides a solid recap of the wind energy industry. - Can Science Help Solve the Economic Crsis?
The Edge‘s brilliant, but oftentimes dense, email arrives every week, and is only sometimes read, but this week’s issue seeks to break down the role science can play in solving the economic crisis and is an absolute must-read. - Intelligent soldiers most likely to die in battle
Admittedly, the data is from pre-World War II, but the results remain insightful today. - Flawed Science Advice for Obama?
Given the rather perilous state of science policy today, is it really the best course of action to invite a stubborn, and at times fraudulent, science adviser into the White House to guide us out of this mess? - Hysteria in Four Acts
Not surprisingly, a society’s evolution is reflected best in its mental health disorders such as “hysteria,” wherein our culture’s obsession with mental health become manifested. (via a&l daily)
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Originally published December 19, 2008
