Modern Science

Bad Astronomy (Phil Plait)'s post on the subject House Committee on Appropriations post on the subject Write your own letter to Congress...

A California high school history teacher has been found guilty of violating the First Amendment by calling a student's comments about cr...

I know there's a couple of you who read me. The Gov of Texas has just appointed a 6-person committee to revamp the state's K-12 sci...

Tonight, Saturday March 29, there is a movement called "Earth Hour." From 8 to 9pm tonight (in your local time zone), turn your ...

For a T-day alternative, consider buying an organic turkey. The Eat Well Guide will help you find organic farms and grocery stores near yo...

There is a bill in the House right now called "H.R. 4137, The College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007." This bill is de...

NCLB (No Child Left Behind) is up for renewal, and it looks like they're still screwing it up. Take action today - it takes 5 minutes ...

(Perhaps slightly off-topic at first glance, but not really in the end b/c of how many scientists are public employees either through public...

I don't often advocate for political causes (other than education and science), but here's one. I sent copies of the below letter t...