Category Archives: science

Them Horrible Atheists Doctors’ll Keel Yew!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by biguglyjim

LOL@GUARDIAN. That’s the first thing that pops into my mind when I read The Guardian’s recent article entitled Atheist doctors ‘more likely to hasten death’. That’s a rather misleading title for the article to say the least. I haven’t read … Continue reading →

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A Sneaky Peak At Bad Universe

Posted on August 27, 2010 by biguglyjim

This weekend I get to spend with my wonderful children, and I plan on forcing them all to watch the innaugural episode of Bad Universe, Phil Plait‘s new Discovery TV show. I hope everyone gives it a watch. Phil Plait … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Unnatural, Baby!

Posted on August 13, 2010 by biguglyjim

Last night, I had me one of those conversations that leads to a blog post. The conversation was around the idea of certain natural health care products that are proven to work, and how taking them is better than taking … Continue reading →

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Quoting Studies And Numbers

Posted on August 5, 2010 by biguglyjim

One of the grand difficulties in debating any issue, especially sitting around a few beers with peers, is the use of studies people have read and numbers people have heard. It is infinitely grating to me when this happens. I … Continue reading →

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The Genome Has Taught Us Bupkus

Posted on August 3, 2010 by biguglyjim

When I first heard about mapping the human genome, I must admit I felt a bit concerned. True, I was intrigued by the possibility of our decoding humanity and understanding at the deepest level how we were put together, but … Continue reading →

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This Just In: Your Mom’s Hot!

Posted on July 28, 2010 by biguglyjim

Sometimes science is uncomfortable. Such is the case with some new research I just read about at Discoblog on Discover Magazine’s website. The article, entitled You Think You (And Your Parents) Are Hot is definitely fascinating, but kind of makes … Continue reading →

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