I heard part of an Idea's broadcast on How to Think About Science last night. They were talking to Evelyn Fox Keller, who had some really interesting ideas about how the language we use actually affects the science we do, and then made some interesting connections with Gender.

The program (just shy of an hour long) is available as a podcast here ( Read more... )

Cosmos Magazine, for Tyrannosaurus Sex

Let's all groan together, now....

I have promised kerlin a post about Spruce Meadows last weekend. I haven't made it yet.

So, to provide a place holder, I will provide a link. Because one of my first actions at Spruce Meadows, under the guidance of the lovely Dianne, was to purchase the most WONDERFUL shirt, from a company called Miss Filly

From their website:
Miss Filly Manifesto ( Read more... )

Shooting at College in Montreal -- 16 injured. 2 gunmen dead

Courtesy CBC's The Current

Last Word: Pluto

And finally, if the music of the spheres sounds a little solemn this week, it's to mark the passing of a near-Titan.

We ended this morning’s show with a tribute to an inveterate wanderer.

Real Audio Link here Fast foward to 20mins 30 secs ( Read more... )

cool link about jane goodall: http://www.cosmosmagazine.com/node/504

THIS is cool

Too tired to give?