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

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 7/24/2008

July 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.

Seed

World

Press Gang

With New York City about to let bloggers qualify for press passes, a look at what breaking down the walls between old and new media means for science reporting.
Culture

The Ancient, Distant, and Dead

Inspired by scientific research, Katie Paterson creates art based on data from faraway melting glaciers, long-dead stars, and the initial moments of the universe.
Ideas

A Sober Assessment

Alcohol is an important part of life in many cultures throughout the world, but there are many misperceptions about this common social lubricant.