Category: Blog
My apologies for the comment freeze over the past couple days. I’ve been away and have been distracted with catching up with other business. It should get resolved soon. You can always reach me directly at blog at carlzimmer.com.
Originally published January 17, 2006. Copyright 2006 Carl Zimmer.
I’ve just been rejiggering my RSS to pick up all the blogs that have come together at Science Blogs. Many of my favorites, like Chris Mooney and PZ Myers, plus ones new to me. As if I didn’t have enough ways to burn up my time…
Originally published January 12, 2006. Copyright 2006 Carl Zimmer.
Last year was the hottest on record, or the second hottest, depending on the records climatologists look at. The planet has warmed .8 degrees C over the past 150 years, and scientists are generally agreed that greenhouse gases have played a major part in that warming. They also agree that the warming will continue in the decades to come. Many experts are concerned that warming may make two unpleasant things more common: extinctions and diseases.
Governor Ernie Fletcher of Kentucky uses his State of the Commonwealth speech last night to plug intelligent design:
As I close, let me recognize Kentucky’s veterans. You have served to protect our liberty and the freedom that spurs our quality of life in this nation. Please know that this administration is committed to supporting you.
And where does this freedom come from that many have died to protect?
Our founding fathers recognized that we were endowed with this right by our creator.
I’ve updated yesterday’s cat evolution post with some tough comments from an expert on cat fossils. Check it out.
Originally published January 6, 2006. Copyright 2006 Carl Zimmer.