Polygraph Results Often in Question: The CIA, the FBI and other federal agencies are using polygraph machines more than ever to screen applicants and hunt for lawbreakers, even as scientists have become more certain that the equipment is ineffective in accurately detecting when people are lying. Instead, many experts say, the real utility of the … Continue reading “Are polygraphs worthless?”
Category: Skeptic
Bush administration pro-science? I don’t think so…
(via Bad Astronomy Blog) From the February 4, 2004 issue of the New York Times: In October, for example, George Deutsch, a presidential appointee in NASA headquarters, told a Web designer working for the agency to add the word “theory” after every mention of the Big Bang, according to an e-mail message from Mr. Deutsch … Continue reading “Bush administration pro-science? I don’t think so…”
Intelligent Design FAQ
(via Pharyngula) For your enjoyment and edification, here’s an Intelligent Design FAQ.
Hoax Photo Test
(via Dark Bilious Vapors) The Museum of Hoaxes has posted a Hoax Photo Test. I got 10/10 on level one: I’ll leave it up to the reader to determine if the above image is a hoax.
Carl Sagan
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The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence |
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Broca’s Brain: Reflections on the Romance of Science |
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Cosmos |
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Comet – Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan |
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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors – Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan |
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The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark – Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan |
Fundamentalist Idiocy
(via Pharyngula) Fundies Say the Darndest Things! — Holy crap! This site would be hilarious if it wasn’t for the fact I’ve heard and read such stupidity myself. Here’s some of my favorites from the November archive: Gravity is NOT a theory. It is completely understood. [link] I guess I missed the big announcement that … Continue reading “Fundamentalist Idiocy”
Matt watches Kent Hovind’s “Blue Series” so you don’t have to
(via Pharyngula) The Hovind Files: Lying for Jesus An interesting summary of the bullshit Hovind spews…
You don’t have to teach both sides of a debate, if one side is a load of crap
New Rule: You don’t have to teach both sides of a debate, if one side is a load of crap. Now, President Bush recently suggested that public schools should teach intelligent design, alongside the theory of evolution. Because, after all, evolution is quote, “just a theory.” Then the President renewed his vow to drive the … Continue reading “You don’t have to teach both sides of a debate, if one side is a load of crap”
Correction?
(via The Talent Show) Horoscope: The Star ran the incorrect horoscope in some editions of today’s FYI section. If your paper has a repeat of the Tuesday horoscope today, turn to Page A-6 for the correct one for July 29. The FYI section is printed in advance. This correction actually appeared in The Kansas City … Continue reading “Correction?”
Medically Supervised Anecdotal Study
I heard this phrase in a radio advertisement: In a recent medically supervised anecdotal study, over 96% of the participants who took Product X*, reported an increase in libido and erectile strength. What is a medically supervised anecdotal study? Why not have a real clinical trial of Product X? Probably because a real clinical trial … Continue reading “Medically Supervised Anecdotal Study”