Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 3/21/2008 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 3/21/2008

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

Enablers
Chris Mooney argues that scientists shouldn’t publicize anti-science groups by arguing with them. Brian, ERV, PZ, and Mark H respond.
20 Things You Didn’t Know About Sex
It’s always good to know more.
Jesus Speaks to a Geneticist
How Good Friday-appropriate.
The Racial Tipping Point
African-American cab drivers get tipped substantially less than white cab drivers? That’s disturbing.
Schweppes Burst slow motion balloons Ad
Ooh…bursting balloons at 10,000 frames per second.

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Originally published March 20, 2008

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