Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 7/24/2008 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 7/24/2008

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

Physical Theories As Women
In other news, Stephen Hawking has decided to become a relationship counselor.
Deliberate Practice
And I thought the only way to get to Carnegie Hall was on the N train.
Ode To Joy
Beaker breaks the laws of physics in the name of musical genius.
No, no, no, no, no no!
On why lime should be used in mojitos, and not to deacidify the oceans.
Could IMF Loans Be Causing TB Deaths?
How loan stipulations can fundamentally change health care.

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Originally published July 24, 2008

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