Women ain't scientists and other challenges of science communication   I was seven, dressed in pink frills and at a birthday party.  A father was making a wild attempt to placate a gaggle of second grade girls.  ... Full Story

The rarest of breeds: an astronaut-artist In the previous post, I mentioned Apollo 12 Moonwalker Alan Bean and his post-flight career as an artist.  What an exceptional guy he is, to have both sides of the brain functioning ... Full Story

Republican positions on illegal drugs There may be a slight fluctuation in research numbers, but nearly every noted source estimates that the United States – since the 1970s - has spent approximately $500 billion ... Full Story

Mars Science Laboratory to press on toward 2009 launch The troubled Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) will press on toward a projected fall 2009 launch despite budget, equipment, and schedule problems,  ... Full Story

Ayers 2008: Has not left radicalism behind "Bill Ayers isn't out bombing anymore, but he has never stopped being a radical. His ties to hostile Marxist regimes remain, raising more questions about Barack Obama's refusal ... Full Story

Ghosts Among Us: Uncovering the Truth About the Other Side by James Van Praagh Book Of The Day Ghosts Among Us: Uncovering the Truth About the Other Sideby James Van PraaghEveryone loves a good ghost story. Perhaps the ... Full Story