Month: May 2015
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The Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S.
This article was originally posted on RealClearScience. Thanks to Mike Rowe, we know that chicken sexer, horse inseminator, and sewer inspector are among the dirtiest jobs in America. But the dirtiest jobs are not necessarily the most dangerous. For that information, we must consult the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Subsidies: What Fossil Fuels & Porn Have in Common
It’s time to end the federal porn subsidy.
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In Germany, Anti-Americanism Goes on Display
Trying to please Europeans, and Germans in particular, is not always time well spent.
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Slate’s Science Page Has Gone Crazy
Bring back the old science page. We miss it.
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Suicides in U.S. Are Up, Especially in Rural Areas
Whatever the cause, America’s suicide epidemic is getting worse.
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Unscientific Nonsense on ‘Shark Tank’
If a buck can be made, few business owners care if their products make a mockery of science.
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Unlike U.S. Politicians, British Pols Have Class
The country from which we revolted nearly 240 years ago still has a thing or two to teach us about government.
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How Yellowstone Revolutionized Biotechnology
The beautiful hot springs played a direct role in the biotechnology revolution.
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Genes and the Placebo Effect: Are You Easily Pleased?
The effectiveness of a placebo may depend on someone’s DNA.