Duke Scores Another Own Goal According to Science, Duke University oncologist Anil Potti quit after being caught cheating: Anil Potti had published papers in prominent journals identifying gene signatures in tumors that […]
Harvard Classes: Marilyn Monroe and Lucille Ball
Yesterday, we pointed out that Cornell has some odd courses on its books, subjects which are not consonant with typical expectations of a classical education. So, in the interest of fairness, we […]
You Too Can Be A Genius After 10,000 Hours
No, you cannot. That title is a lie, and, judging by a recent spate of books on the subject, a popular one. Ann Hulbert of Slate has compiled a list of books […]
The Noble Savage Altruistic Warrior
There is a charming myth among idealists that before industrialization and its accoutrements, such as patriarchy and pollution, mankind lived an entirely peaceful existence. That is, there was no war. Man was […]
What scientific or technological advance would you most like to see in your lifetime?
The real geeks among us long for synthohol. Only Class A nerds know, or admit to knowing, what it is, too. But I have to tell you, your potential partner’s drinking it […]
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