Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 3/21/2006 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 3/21/2006

Five issues, insights and observations shaping our perspective, from the editors at Seed.

I think I should strike while the iron is hot. Representative Brad Miller calls for information about governmental censorship of science.
Coerced confessions: Is videotaping part of the problem, or part of the solution? Camera angle affects whether we perceive a confession as voluntary or coerced.
The attack on Global Warming NASA climate scientist James Hansen tells all on “60 Minutes.”
Mr. Luna’s Bright Idea Laurie David discusses how a teacher’s project could save us over $2.3 billion in electricity costs.
Nerve.com winner: “I’m evil, like a tricked-out plasmid” Michael Seringhaus gets freaky with “Lyse Lyse Baby.”

Originally published March 20, 2006

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