Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 5/31/2007 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 5/31/2007

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

Why Do Some People Resist Science?
Psychologists Paul Bloom and Deena Skolnick Weisberg discuss what developmental research can tell us about why people reject scientific findings.
Science Vault: How Much LSD Does It Take to Kill an Elephant
In this first installment of what promises to be an awesome series, learn about a drug test gone horribly awry.
Joint science academies’ statement on growth and responsibility: sustainability, energy efficiency and climate protection
So many national academies want us to take serious action on the energy problem. (via Grist)
Always Choose “Same”
Especially if you’re playing with unfair coins.
I Believe In Evolution, Except For The Whole Triassic Period
Well, that’s just common sense!

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Originally published May 30, 2007

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