Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 7/10/2007 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 7/10/2007

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

Exclusive: Interview with Senator John Edwards on Science-Related Topics
The candidate responds to Coturnix’s questions. It would be cool if all of them were eager to discuss science.
Do Blind People Dream?
And how do their dreams differ from those of sighted people?
Science
Natalie Angier chats about science literacy and the wonders of observing the world. (via PZ)
Ten Politically Incorrect Truths About Human Nature
Some of these may still be up for debate, but all of them are fun food for thought. (via Dawkins)
Physics Envy Among Biologists: Fact or Fiction?
The great debate rages on.

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Originally published July 9, 2007

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Going, Going, Gone

The second most common element in the universe is increasingly rare on Earth—except, for now, in America.
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Earth-like Planets Aren’t Rare

Renowned planetary scientist James Kasting on the odds of finding another Earth-like planet and the power of science fiction.