*new* 22Oct15 Sorry, Einstein. Quantum Study Suggests ‘Spooky Action’ Is Real.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/22/science/quantum-theory-experiment-said-to-prove-spooky-interactions.html?emc=edit_th_20151022&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714&_r=0
11Oct15 science & football (oh yes I did!)
http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/bengals-blog/2015/10/11/earths-rotation-aided-bengals-win-tweets-neil-degrasse-tyson/73788124/
10Oct15 FIFA scandal
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/10/sports/soccer/fifa-sepp-blatter-corruption-case.html?emc=edit_th_20151010&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714&referer=
5 Oct 15 Nobel Prize in Medicine
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/06/science/william-c-campbell-satoshi-omura-youyou-tu-nobel-prize-physiology-medicine.html?emc=edit_th_20151006&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714&referer=
Re: anthropomorphizing & animal mating
Salmon Sex in the City NYTimes 2Oct15
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/02/opinion/salmon-sex-in-the-city.html?emc=edit_th_20151002&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714&referer=
The World Needs to Build on Its Success Against Malaria
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/29/opinion/the-world-needs-to-build-on-its-success-against-malaria.html?emc=edit_th_20150929&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=25414714
I think that the eradication of Malaria is a very noble cause, and one that is worthy of the relief funding that the UN and the Gates foundation are calling for. At the same time though the prediction of a one and done vaccine arriving in the next 30-35 years relying on a cure that has yet to be found seems extremely speculative at this point. However, mortality rates are down in developing countries and scientists are searching for ever greater ways to combat the disease which is a great first step in the process.
ReplyDeleteIn respect to the article on malaria, I was astounded by the wide-spread devastation that this archaic disease is still inflicting upon people despite the multiple treatments available in the U.S. and many other countries to treat malaria. The beginning of the treatment of malaria began in 1918 and has been refined multiple times in order to prevent the disease from developing an immunity to treatment. Why would all of these people throughout history have spent their time to develop these treatments if they are still not provided for all people suffering with this disease? I feel like Bill Gates' wish to eradicate the disease from existence is a valiant effort, but shouldn't this have already been accomplished centuries ago? The fact that humans all over the world know that malaria still exists even though there is a cure available is a disgrace to the work of the scientists who developed the treatments for malaria as well as the humanity of the world.
ReplyDeleteYou make you great arguments. This once again brings up the issue of the ethical responsibility in science. Yes any successful treatment proven through research should be provided to all suffering from the disease. The lack of the distribution of and knowledge of new scientific discoveries especially in the areas of medicine decrease the impact of scientists This why people get the picture of scientists as objective robots who only care about numbers and experiments.
DeleteI concur with Brandon. After going to UC talk, a scientist gave first-hand experiences about the lack of knowledge and resources the people have to be effective eradicating things such as malaria.
DeleteIn response to the Cincinnati.com article. I first heard this on the radio and I was interested I am glad you posted the article. I think it is awesome how something that affects that current's of the ocean could impact the trajectory of a football during a field goal attempt, What an interesting use for science. That game was amazing to watch. In this sense there is a real-life example of the possibility of unification that there is a law there that can explain the nature of everything, in both large and small realms.
ReplyDeleteIn response to the article about the Noble Prize winners, What will scientists come up with next the ability to harvest the ant-parasitic abilities of plants and soil and apply them successfully to humans will have a huge impact on global health. This work can't be overestimated. As the article points out this will impact of many diseases such as elephantiasis and malaria. The uncovering on new ways to isolate the new strands of anti-parasitic medicine discovered by Dr.Tu show the process of scientific revolution. As the different processes resulting from looking back at the tradition practices of Chinese medicine.
ReplyDeleteIn response to the anthropomorphizing and animal mating, it's sad that something that happens naturally comes as such a surprise to people in the cities now. The fact that the rivers are so trashed that animals have to find new places to breed is sad. But on a lighter note I think everybody nowadays anthropomorphizes. I feel like people have always given animals human characteristics, but more nowadays because I feel like our generation treasure relationships with our animals, they have feelings too. I feel like the earlier generations didn't quite see animals on the level later generations do because you didn't see many people protesting animal research, or animal cruelty until the late 1900's. Again I think anthropomorphizing is something that's always been around but it's become more prevalent as generations go on.
ReplyDeleteRegarding the article on Cincinnati.com, I was at this game and watched the ball as if deflected in and what an experience that was. Not did I ever think about the rotation of the Earth or anything science related that would make it the reason why Nugent made the field goal. but after reading Dr. Tyson's tweets and input on the event it is pretty cool and interesting that something as small as the difference between a 1/2 rotation and a 1/3 rotation could cause the difference in the game that I play and love. but if Nugent could have just been more accurate and kicked it down the middle and not living on the edge, or the post, would we still be having this discussion?
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article about FIFA and there scandal I became very interested. I had already new about the allegations on how they have been taking bids by different countries on who will host the next World Cup. Which we all know is the most watched sports event in the World. The United States and several other countries are mad about them bribing different countries pay them to host in there country. I believe this is upsetting the U.S. and other countries because it does not give anyone a fair chance to be chosen to host the World Cup if other Countries are bidding higher. Like one of the lawyers said in the article "bidding is not illegal" there is no point in pursuing this. If I was partnered with FIFA and one of the big dogs I would be trying to find the highest bid as well.
ReplyDeleteI read the article titled: Nobel Prize in Medicine. In the article it discussed how two doctors created a drug to combat parasite infections, especially malaria. This is a huge accomplishment because one third of the world population suffered from parasitic infections. The method of treatment is interesting to me. They collected soil samples and found a bacteria, Streptomyces that killed parasites in animals. The scientist themselves, were very humble, which took me by surprise. I guess I imagined that someone of such knowledge would expect to be recognized. But one scientist said, if he had known that he was going to win this prestigious award, then he would have worn a better necktie or a suit. Overall it was a good article to read.
ReplyDeleteI agree Lauren, this was a very interesting article to read. It made me proud to read that we have people out there capable of dedicating themselves to such a great cause, curing diseases and infections that will save thousands of lives is something that deserves the highest recognition.
DeleteIn regards to the cincinnati.com article, I think it is a load of bollocks. Tyson is right to claim the earth rotation helped...from floating off due to no gravity. To claim that the Bengals scored the winning field goal because some North-South wind is a far stretch
ReplyDeleteThe Cincinnati article was cool because i play football and i also kick field goals. I never once thought the earths rotation could have a 1/2 inch or 1/3 inch effect on the balls trajectory. I know there is a lot of science in sports but i never once thought something like the earths rotation could effect sports. I enjoyed this article because i now know i have another element to account for when i kick the hell out of the ball.
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