…and the dog he rode in on

John Scalzi inspires a rash of squirrels playing polo.

In the beginning

The big bang theory (not the TV show) is also a creation myth. I can remember when that aspect made some scientists prefer the competing steady-state theory. They were, however, able to settle it the way science does, with facts, and now the big bang theory is the accepted explanation.

Thanx to Metafilter

Angry divas

The press is revolting.

Thanx to Charles P. Pierce.

Speakers for the head

A preliminary taxonomy of internal voices

Thanx to andrewducker

Fake epidemic

As one scientist said, "If all science were run like marijuana research, creationists would control paleontology." Obesity research is a lot like that.

The Warrior Who Carried Life

Basketball star brings 2-year-old daughter to press conference after game. Sportscasters pitch fit.