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Tag Archives: science
Golden silk orb-weaver spider
Golden silk orb-weavers (genus Nephila) are so named because of the large intricate webs they weave. Other common names include giant wood, banana, or writing spiders. The largest specimen found had a body length of 6.9 cm (2.7 in). That does not … Continue reading
T-Rex, Sparrows, and Triceratops
Cladistics is the best method currently available for hypothesizing relationships among organisms. The basic idea behind cladistics is that members of a group share a common evolutionary history, and are “closely related,” more so to members of the same group … Continue reading
Lygodium Spider Moth
In 2005, a new species of moth, Siamusotima aranea, also known as the Lygodium Spider Moth was discovered in Thailand. The pictures explain the common name.
Trophy Hunting Geologists
This is for serial killers or geologists anyone else who collects trophies of their kills.
The three body problem
My physics and math aren’t all that strong, but I always interested in reading about new discoveries and proofs. Just recently, there have been advances in the three body problem in physics.
Zombie Math
Apocalyptic fiction scenarios have been with us since the beginning of recorded history beginning with the Epic of Gilgamesh and other flood mythologies such as the tale of Noah’s Ark. The Christian Book of revelations contains a number of scenarios … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Charles Darwin
The modern science of biology is based almost entirely upon the twin theories of Evolution and Natural Selection. We would not have the understanding we do of all aspects of the life sciences if it were not for the theories … Continue reading
Math, Physics, Masturbation, and Sex
Richard Feynman (May 11, 1918 – February 15, 1988) was is of the best known American theoretical physicists. His work included the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics, and the physics of the superfluidity of … Continue reading
The Cost of Not Vaccinating
A New Zealand couple did their research about vaccines on the Internet, and couldn’t differentiate between fact and fiction, as a result, their son almost died when he contracted tetanus. Auckland couple Ian and Linda Williams thought they had made … Continue reading
Scientific Success Story – Prevnar
In 2000, Wyth Pharmaceuticals released the first generation of the vaccine Prevnar (PCV7), now PCV13. Competing vaccines include Synflorix® (GlaxoSmithKline), PNEUMOVAX® 23 (Merck), and PNEUMO 23® (Sanofi Pasteur SA). Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) remains a leading cause of serious illness, including … Continue reading
