Science

NY Times: Global Warming Causes Record-Breaking Snow

By Trenton Hansen

The New York Times is asserting that global warming may be the cause for the recent snowfall that has smashed previous records in Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
The previous record for Washington D.C. was set in the 1860’s winter of 1898-99, which prompts a question. Does the New York Times also believe that the previous [...]

‘Missing Link’ Fossil Fails Scrutiny

By Trenton Hansen

Remember Ida? Formally dubbed Darwinius masillae, the cat-sized fossil was touted as the “missing link” between modern humans and their ancient primate ancestors.
News reports blared that the find would finally settle the debate between Darwinism and Religion, which was odd because I kept hearing that there was no debate; Evolution is accepted Law. So why [...]

Claim Of ‘Gay’ Gene Losing Support

By Trenton Hansen

‘Gay’ gene claim suddenly vanishes. American Psychological Association revises statement on homosexuality.
A story on WorldNetDaily.com points to the National Association for Research & Therapy of Homosexuality website as the source for more information on a brochure that included this statement:
“There is no consensus among scientists about the exact reasons that an individual develops a heterosexual, [...]

Obama’s Science Initiative

By Trenton Hansen

In his inauguration speech, Pres. Obama made a lot of promises. Those who were paying attention recognized quickly what those promises might mean for America. Among the many things he said we will do in the coming years,  he included a promise to “restore science to its rightful place.” It begs the question, what does [...]

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  • Toyota troubles put spotlight on US safety agency March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Auto safety officals are telling Congress the government may require automakers to include brake systems that can override the gas pedal in response to Toyota's massive recalls.... […]
  • House votes to impeach US judge from Louisiana March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House voted unanimously Thursday to impeach a U.S. district judge from Louisiana, who lawmakers said avoided likely criminal charges related to payoffs charges in part because the statute of limitations expired.... […]
  • Dodd to offer his own financial regulation bill March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON AP) (AP) -- Unable to muster bipartisan agreement on key banking provisions, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said Thursday he will offer his own version of a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations without Republican support.... […]
  • Rep. Patrick Kennedy rips media in Afghan speech March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy is blasting the news media as "despicable," accusing it of ignoring the war in Afghanistan even as troops continue to die there.... […]
  • GOP wants Massa ethics probe reopened March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Minority Leader John Boehner said Thursday he wants the ethics panel probe of former Rep. Eric Massa reopened to find out what Democratic leaders and their staff knew about the allegations.... […]
  • Obama pushes trade initiative as jobs helper March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama sought Thursday to put some detail behind his lofty drive to double U.S. exports over the next five years, calling the effort imperative to putting people back to work. But doubts remain about how many net jobs his trade agenda will create - and how he will get it done.... […]
  • Democrats, White House close in on health bill March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democratic leaders on Thursday worked to rally their rank-and-file members around last-minute agreements on insurance taxes and prescription drug coverage that could move President Barack Obama's overhaul of the nation's health care system a step closer to reality.... […]
  • Author assumes guise of 10-year-old to punk famous March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Over the years, "Little Billy" learned much from the country's top minds.... […]
  • Highway deaths drop to lowest levels since 1950s March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. highway deaths have fallen to their lowest levels since the 1950s, as more motorists bought into buckling up and embraced safety innovations. A sour economy that dampened traveling instincts also was a contributor.... […]
  • Success of lone gunmen may shift al-Qaida strategy March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- On Christmas Day, a passenger on a Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit tried to blow up the plane with plastic explosives in his underwear. He failed, yet the very attempt shook the U.S. government, set federal agencies against each other and triggered months of political second-guessing.... […]