In a lot of my discussions online I see a lack of knowledge in how science actually works. I will try to explain the general process of… Read more “How Science Works”
Category: science
What things are GMO?
Here’s a quick one about corn. I think it demonstrates GMO better than a lot of Frankenfood arguments. So, what is Corn? Corn started out as something… Read more “What things are GMO?”
What is GMO? Will it kill us all?
Well it’s a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) and, of course, it’s entirely clear what that means: An organism that has been modified genetically by humans. I think… Read more “What is GMO? Will it kill us all?”
Will Pluto be a planet again?
I recently heard about Pluto possibly becoming a planet again. After reviewing the IAU’s definition of a planet I think Pluto should remain a Dwarf Planet, but… Read more “Will Pluto be a planet again?”
The Effects of Refining Wheat into Flour
A recent Facebook post stated we lose 95% of nutrients through the refining of wheat into enriched white flour. So I decided to do some fact checking… Read more “The Effects of Refining Wheat into Flour”
Exhaustion Fallacy
In the last year I’ve run into a new type of logical fallacy. It was hard to recognize, but I hope to explain it well enough here… Read more “Exhaustion Fallacy”
Inorganic Food
One of the many things that annoy me is the use of the word organic. Organic chicken, organic beef, organic vegetables, organic fruit, what’s the distinction? I… Read more “Inorganic Food”
At the Rock Show
Recently my family was visiting OMSI and we saw that there was a small convention going on in one of the exhibit halls. It was the Rock… Read more “At the Rock Show”
Rice Museum
We visited the Rice Museum with a free pass from our library today. It wasn’t what we expected at all. In the past I have visited the… Read more “Rice Museum”
Neenach Volcano
I enjoy looking at Google earth and just about any other map I can get a hold of. Maps have always fascinated me and new technology is… Read more “Neenach Volcano”