CategoryRelated News ItemsScience Getaways: Update | Bad AstronomyTue, 07 Feb 2012 09:12:29 -0800
I love science. OK, duh, but I really do. And when I go on vacation, I can’t help but see science everywhere, and in every case it makes the trip more fun for me. Seeing local geology, biology, how the stars might look different at a different latitude… it adds to the vacations, makes it better. That’s why my wife and I started a company called Science Getaways . We figured there are lots of ...
Read More... Superbowl science 2012 | Bad AstronomySun, 05 Feb 2012 15:48:00 -0800
Today in America is our most revered holiday: the Superbowl. I am not particularly invested in either team — I had to look up who’s playing, to be honest — but there is something about the game I like: science! Yes, science , of which there is plenty to be had during any sporting event. You just have to look for it. Last year, during the big game, I tweeted a series of science facts relating to ...
Read More... Science stars to shine at astronomy conferenceThu, 09 Feb 2012 16:53:40 -0800
An array of top international scientists including the inventor of Wi-Fi and astronomer who downgraded Pluto converges on Auckland next week for the SKANZ 2012* conference hosted by AUT University.
Read More... Sir Paul Nurse: 'Schoolchildren don't know the difference between astronomy and astrology'Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:14:45 -0800
Modern children do not know the difference between astronomy and astrology because schools fail to give them a grounding in "rational thought", the president of the Royal Society has warned.
Read More... Astronomer Combines Science with VacationThu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:17 -0800
It’s not often a scientist decides to start his own travel agency. I’m exaggerating–it’s not a travel agency. But Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy and his wife Marcella Setter recently founded Science Getaways to set up trips around the world for people who’d like to travel to exotic landscapes–and learn from experts.
Read More... If You're Happy, How You Know ItTue, 21 Feb 2012 18:06:06 -0800
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Read More... Priceless Science: Striking Finds From a Rare-Book FairWed, 22 Feb 2012 03:37:32 -0800
There are places where open flames are particularly frowned upon. A textile mill or a stationery store, for instance. And then there are places where the mere mention of a flame, fire, spark, smoke or ember elicits pandemonium.
Read More... Breaking news: Heartland leaker is scientist Peter Gleick, says documents are all real | Bad AstronomyTue, 21 Feb 2012 07:59:01 -0800
The news about Heartland Institute just took a decidedly odd turn. Recently, internal documents leaked from the far-right group revealed their antiscience agenda, including their funding strategy, donor list, and most startlingly a paper outlining their strategy to "dissuade teachers from teaching science". When these documents were posted, Heartland started threatening the sites hosting them ...
Read More... MSMS proceeds to Science Bowl national finalsWed, 22 Feb 2012 08:30:18 -0800
WASHINGTON - Building on President Obama's efforts to help more students excel in math and science and his call in the State of the Union address for investments in a skilled American workforce, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Rep. Alan Nunnelee, R-Tupelo, announced today that Mississippi School for Math and Science won the Mississippi High School Science Bowl Friday.
Read More... ENMU hosting regional science fairWed, 22 Feb 2012 16:49:52 -0800
Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will host the annual Southeastern New Mexico Regional Science Fair in the Campus Union Ballroom on Saturday. The Science Fair is open to students from the 6th through the 12th grade. Entries are being...
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