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- Ep 117: The Science of Superheroes - Mystique (X-men) by The Mr Science Show on Oct 31, 2009
Ever wondered whether it is scientifically possible to become a superhero? In a new series of podcasts, Dr Christopher Pettigrew (aka Dr Boob*) and I are going to tackle this question. Chris is a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Biochem...
- Meet the super cow by Watchful eyes, thoughtful mind on Oct 28, 2009
I'm not sure what my reaction about this video is. It is one more of those instances where humans have used their scientific know how to manipulate the nature to their advantage. Selective breeding is used to produce these hugely muscular cows and bu...
- Genetics Appointment by Violet's Journey with Hydrocephalus and Microphthalmia on Sep 24, 2009
After 4 years of holding Violet down for most of her consults, lately I really have been thinking to myself...how much more can I cope seeing her being put through tests, treatments, ops, being poked and prodded...especially when we never seem to be...
- End of animal research? by Watchful eyes, thoughtful mind on Sep 10, 2009
Before long, we will each have an alter ego to assess the medication we need. That's the vision of Natalia Alexandrov, winner of the New Scientist/NC3Rs "Beyond animal research" essay competition.
- TED Tuesday: Our "queer" Universe by Watchful eyes, thoughtful mind on Aug 3, 2009
Biologist Richard Dawkins makes a case for "thinking the improbable" by looking at how the human frame of reference limits our understanding of the universe.
- Sunday Spotlight: Genographic Project by Watchful eyes, thoughtful mind on Aug 1, 2009
(This image is a screen shot from the Genographic Project's website) From an article in the New Scientist, I found out about National Geographic’s endeavour to chart the migratory history of humans. It’s called ‘The Genographic Project’ and i...
- TED Tuesday: Homo Evolutis by Watchful eyes, thoughtful mind on May 25, 2009
..... the species that takes control of the evolution of his/her own species ..... and the others'.This 17.5 minute talk by Juan Enriquez is another of the fascinating ones from the TED talks. The idea of how our species could evolve in near future i...
