August 13, 2025 – William M. Briggs

Funding Increases To Foster Even More Cheating In Science

I don't often discuss cheating in science, because the conclusion "It's bad, don't do it" doesn't need explication. Even those cheating are clever enough to swear to the conclusion's truth.…

Anthony Probst on Compulsory Moral Bioenhancement Should Be Covert Says Academic Who Says Ticks Should Be Genetically Modified To Stop You Eating MeatAugust 13, 2025
Check his basement, yes. Then check his belfry for bats. Internal papers of the MK-ULTRA schemers must have had a…
Eyrie on Compulsory Moral Bioenhancement Should Be Covert Says Academic Who Says Ticks Should Be Genetically Modified To Stop You Eating MeatAugust 12, 2025
“Miranda!” I wondered how long before a Firefly reference turned up. "It's the Pax!"
Jason on New Definition Of Death To Increase Organ Harvest BountyAugust 12, 2025
“ Brad Hewitt August 4, 2025, 3:25 pm Taking a step closer to making Michael Chrichton’s “Coma”, a reality.” I…
gareth on Lady Pilots Better Than Men, Says The ScienceAugust 12, 2025
Yes, papers like these are bollocks. And DIE should die. However: As a GA pilot myself (power & sailplane), and…
Cary Cotterman on Compulsory Moral Bioenhancement Should Be Covert Says Academic Who Says Ticks Should Be Genetically Modified To Stop You Eating MeatAugust 12, 2025
I'm still laughing at the image of a flock of extra-terrestrial Odiles descending upon the planet.