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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jul 10, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by LilAtheistLady

POLLAny females ever experience Queen Bee syndrome at work?

7 votes Yes
2 votes No
0 votes Maybe

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Aug 18, 2020Aug 2020

Posted by Green_Soldier71

This is kind of a "Part 2" to my earlier post, which highlighted the need for us to get away from a "BC/AD" calendar to something which reflects, more accurately, the growth and progress of human beings. In this video, we get to understand the true ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 20, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by ejbman

Why does anyone still use the Myers-Briggs or pay attention to it? It has been shown again and again to be invalid and meaningless: Smithsonian: Psychology Today: Forbes:

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 19, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by TristanNuvo

Something I can't quite wrap my head around. While Atheism, 'nons',freethinkers etc. are growing in numbers every year. The rise in conspiracy theorists is at an alarming rate. Moon landing deniers, Flat Earthers,Crop circles, ancient aliens,global ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jul 4, 2022Jul 2022

Posted by snytiger6

LINKThe Last Time the Globe Warmed - YouTube

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 28, 2018May 2018

Posted by Greenheart

Can atheism be taught in schools to children as a rational science to encourage secularism in the world ?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 26, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Tomfoolery33

LINKThe Brain's Autopilot Mechanism Steers Consciousness - Scientific American

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 16, 2018May 2018

Posted by joeymf86

What is your opinion on GMO foods and Monsanto?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 18, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by TheAstroChuck

Mathematicians for years have revealed the evolutionary forces behind social behavior.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 24, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by johnprytz

It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time! “You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension: a dimension of sound; a dimension of sight; a dimension of mind. You are moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 19, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by A2Jennifer

LINKThe biology of gender, from DNA to the brain | TED Talk. Karissa Sanbonmatsu

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Nov 2, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by FearlessFly

Alien comets may be common, object from beyond Solar System suggests

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 29, 2017Dec 2017

Posted by ScienceBiker

Free Science Stuff!! I got this from a friend of mine on Facebook who runs a page called "Insufferably Intolerant Science Nerd" It contains a treasure trove of free sciency goodness. Since I can't easily share the link to a FB page to this site, ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 18, 2018May 2018

Posted by CaroleKay

Hubble Celebrates 28 Years

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 19, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by MusicMnstr99

LINKWhat If the Earth Does Not Exist? - YouTube

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 1, 2021Sep 2021

Posted by HippieChick58

LINKAccomplished Women Who Did Hard Work And Got No Credit

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 10, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Fibonacci1618

An interesting subject of Agnostics, I think anyhow I dare you to watch and discuss with me your thoughts.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 29, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by OrangeJuice

Thoughts on the genetic/biological basis of intelligence? Can critical thinking be taught or does it come more easily for some people? Is religious thinking "just" culture or are we homo religiosus?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 10, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by johnprytz

Some Evidence for the Simulation Hypothesis The Simulation Hypothesis suggests that we don't actually exist as really real reality but as virtual reality. We 'exist' only as programmed software inside a computer. While this sounds on the surface ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jul 29, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by rogueflyer

Yale's Most Popular Course in History Teaches You to Be Happy—and It's Available Online. Psychology 157 (free online) So what do you think you would change that would make you more happy?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 8, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by silvereyes

Life long learners, what is something you learned in 2017?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 26, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by Buttercup

One test of the five facet model. A way to classify personality, generally better accepted by science than astrology or Meyers Briggs. Seems reasonably close to how people have described me and sufficiently unflattering to be credible. ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 17, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by girlwithsmiles

Ok. Here’s one for you. It’s importance for people in our societies to have both tolerance and boundaries. Given that an internet chat gives one of the least intrusive ways of being engaged with others, why do some people seem so challenged ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 24, 2018May 2018

Posted by Faraday

Elon Musk inspires me.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 19, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by Rufus_Maximus

A survey conducted in UK has found that less competent medics are likely to recommend homeopathy. It's nice to have data but, sometimes it tells you what you already knew.

1 comment

Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 22, 2023Sep 2023

Posted by SpikeTalon

Some quick facts about the Sun-

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Aug 26, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by TheAstroChuck

Most of my favorite scientists:

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 3, 2020Sep 2020

Posted by Matias

In his book "Quantum Reality", Jim Baggott writes: "When we look closely we find that it’s not actually possible to do science of any kind without metaphysics, interpreted broadly as the assumption of things we can’t prove. And the moment we ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 10, 2018May 2018

Posted by zblaze

LINKWhat Biology Can Teach Us About Crime and Justice

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 3, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by moNOtheist

"The premise of the book is simple: take the Earth today, remove the humans, and let evolution take its course for 50 million years. What new animals evolve? Of course, in other hands this approach could have resulted in a throwaway romp. In ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Nov 28, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by CaroleKay

This needs a caption.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 7, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by TheAstroChuck

The Anthropocene Period is a brief geological period designated as the time humans fundamentally altered Earth's planetary parameters. An interesting article on it can be found here: Photo credit: Geologic Eras by Ray Troll.

3 comments

Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 10, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by TheMiddleWay

LINKCaffeine dosing strategies to optimize alertness during sleep loss

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 28, 2022Jan 2022

Posted by Danny9

POLLThe Future

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 27, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by Matias

Even if all humans turned into peaceful, rational humanists like Steven Pinker or Hans Rosling, our greatest problems, those that threaten humanity's survival, like climate change, pollution, soil degradation, toxic waste, loss of biodiversity, ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 2, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by charliemmann

Good article! I have to admit i agree

7 comments

Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 11, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by skado

LINKBret Weinstein on the Dawkins Debate - YouTube

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 16, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by coralisthree

If anyone would know

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 10, 2018May 2018

Posted by zblaze

LINKHow NASA Will Handle InSight's 6-Month Journey to Mars - The Atlantic

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 6, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Novelty

Is anyone else mildly excited about the CRISPR/Cas9, Gene Editing Tool? I'll give it a 80% chance of making life on Earth even more wonderful and a 20% chance of causing a zombie apocalypse. It's a chance worth taking if I can get rid of a hand full...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 9, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Agnieszka

Questions No One Knows the Answers to (Full Version)

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Nov 13, 2017Nov 2017

Posted by mazigh

Yuval Harari: “Human beings are all algorithms!” - L'Atelier BNP Paribas

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 14, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by Word

Who believes in the Big bang scientific creation myth? I understand a lot of my atheist friends put their faith in it. I have alread start a post with discussion in another group. Please feel free to go to that discussion and view over and ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 17, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by barjoe

I Know There Is No God. That is a Fact! Any Supernatural Thought is an Impossibility. All Religions are Wrong! Edit This Post an Experiment w/ @skado

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 22, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Tomfoolery33

LINKThere Is No Such Thing as Conscious Thought - Scientific American

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 13, 2018Sep 2018

Posted by Tomfoolery33

LINKThe Scientist Who Lost America's First Climate War - The Atlantic

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 18, 2023Mar 2023

Posted by racocn8

A post suggested that the Old Testament 10 Commandments came from injunctions within the Egyptian Book of the Dead. The link explores this possibility, but suggests that different cultures could come up with similar injunctions. My naive assessment...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Apr 26, 2018Apr 2018

Posted by patchoullijulie

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Aug 22, 2023Aug 2023

Posted by FvckY0u

Bridging the Gap: The Dance Between Science and Spirituality We've all heard the whispers of a debate that spans generations: can science truly explain spirituality? It's a question that tugs at the threads of our understanding, a question that ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Mar 8, 2020Mar 2020

Posted by WilliamCharles

LINKWhy Are so Many Young People Unhappy? - YouTube

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 22, 2019May 2019

Posted by Matias

I am quite certain that a lot of those who claim that human life (in the sense of life that is worthy of protection) starts with conception /fertilization do not know that about 50 to 70 per cent of fertilized eggs do not implant in the uterus. ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 2, 2018Feb 2018

Posted by KurtZeller

Read a really cool article brief today (yes - I am a nerd) with the following title and topic. "Certain bacteria produce tiny gold nuggets by digesting toxic metals." Life figures out a way (trial and error) to make it work!

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 8, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by Matias

LINKWhy the World Looks the Same in Any Language - YouTube

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Aug 11, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by Buttercup

Fascinating, aging is a complex phenomenon not "wearing out", the details are worth understanding.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 11, 2020Jan 2020

Posted by Yahaira

Whatever you are not changing you are choosing

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 8, 2017Dec 2017

Posted by skado

Do Superstitious Rituals Work?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 23, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by skado

Bob is a Theist.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Aug 13, 2023Aug 2023

Posted by barjoe

LINKBrian Cox - Solving The Fermi Paradox: Intelligent Alien Life in Our Galaxy - YouTube

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 11, 2018May 2018

Posted by zblaze

LINKDo ripples in space-time herald a new theory of gravity? | Aeon Essays

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 10, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by JacarC

A good interview with Jordan Peterson. He explains a lot of the science his ideas are based upon. HORRIBLE TITLE:

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 27, 2017Sep 2017

Posted by Monkey

Is "Political Correctness" becoming a religion?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 26, 2018May 2018

Posted by NotConvinced

LINKAfter you die, some things in your body keep on ticking, this video reveals | Science | AAAS

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jul 2, 2019Jul 2019

Posted by CrazyQuilter

To fellow scientists: How do you deal with people in social settings that speak with authority while doling out woo, bullshit, science denial, and confabulation? I spent some time working as an educator. Spreading correct information and ...

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Scientists

Dec 17, 2018Dec 2018

Posted by Lukian

Nurture your curiosity. The Top 10 Websites for Science in 2018.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 12, 2023Jan 2023

Posted by TheoryNumber3

Rare green comet not seen since the Stone Age will zoom overhead tonight. Here's how to watch. If you're a star watcher, don't miss this opportunity. Starting in the predawn hours of Jan. 12, the comet could be visible near the northern sky ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jun 29, 2018Jun 2018

Posted by Lukian

While we melt in record heat in the North-East this is refreshing! The climate change denier heading NASA now believes in Man made climate change.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jul 18, 2018Jul 2018

Posted by geist171

Given that assimilation and appropriation of external culture traits/features is a means through which a culture evolves and shifts as an organic entity, at what point or level do we, as socially conscious participants of a living culture, ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 22, 2018May 2018

Posted by Stacey48

Neil Tyson Demonstrates Absurdity of "Flat Earth" (Please excuse the sell at the end)

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 10, 2022Oct 2022

Posted by JJ-Baltazar

Be a Loser if Need Be | The Philosophy of Epictetus

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 29, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by JeffMesser

Please comment on this idea about the PFC and consciousness

2 comments

Academic (e.g., Science)

May 16, 2020May 2020

Posted by Archeus_Lore

We do not have the benefit of a time machine, or the ability to see into the distant past, but if you were to be able to go back and visit 575 BCE Babylon, which was in Mesopotamia, (in the middle of Iraq), and you were to enter via Ishtar Gate, this...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 7, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by girlwithsmiles

Could it be that humanity is missing its sense of community; from being around campfires and at churches? and this could be what is preventing people feeling connection and meaning; not the fact that they are no longer identifying as religious? ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 14, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by Tomfoolery33

LINKThe Lost World of the Maya is Finally Emerging From the Jungle - Discover Magazine

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 4, 2019Oct 2019

Posted by Auty89

Hypothetically, how does someone who is not an expert in a field differentiate from "real science" and propaganda?

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Aug 11, 2018Aug 2018

Posted by PeterJohn

The age of the human Most Recent Common Ancestor [MRCA} is unknown. It is necessarily younger than the age of both Y-MRCA and mt-MRCA, estimated at around 200,000 years, and it may be as recent as some 3,000 years ago. The most robust statistical ...

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Gun Control Now

Mar 30, 2018Mar 2018

Posted by MikeFlora

Gun Control Now Group Announces We now have T-shirts go to; inktothepeople.com/gun-control-now

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 2, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by AirForceRN1

POLLDid you know that the Prime Minister of the U.K. is known as and the British "Donald Trump"? Can you name him?

6 votes Yes
0 votes No
2 votes His name is............................................
0 votes I do not know his name because ..............................

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 14, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by doug6352

Environmentalism as Religion by Dr. Michael Crichton The late great Dr Michael Crichton made this speech over 15 years ago, and it is still as relevant today as it was then. And here is Crichton discussing his great speech ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Sep 13, 2019Sep 2019

Posted by Matias

"...those nations with the lowest rates of theism tend to be the ‘healthiest’ in terms of prosperity, equality, freedom, democracy, women’s rights, human rights, educational attainment, crime rates, life-expectancy, etc. (though not all, to be ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Nov 13, 2018Nov 2018

Posted by Lukian

LINKPhage Therapy Could Save People's Lives When Antibiotics Stop Working

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Oct 26, 2018Oct 2018

Posted by rcandlish

"It is not that the methods and institutions of science somehow compel us to accept a material explanation of the phenomenal world, but, on the contrary, that we are forced by our a priori adherence to material causes to create an apparatus of ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 27, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by JeffMesser

comment on my theory

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Dec 21, 2019Dec 2019

Posted by KayaSummerland

Are there any Atheist writers on here?

15 comments

Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 8, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by Marine

TRUMP VS Science tRUMP is just destroying science during his administration. It appears that every 4 days he does something that impacts science in some way. I hope you all will support Concerned Scientists which are doing all they are able to do ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 15, 2018Jan 2018

Posted by misstuffy

I really wonder what is wrong with these people who deny climate warming. I am seeing the results in the extreme roller coaster temps we have been experiencing. We have been going from well below zero to the 40's Farenheit and back again (now) and ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Jan 1, 2019Jan 2019

Posted by AprilFlowers

A new species is evolving right before our eyes — an ultra-successful mix of wolves, coyotes and dogs... A new species is evolving right before our eyes -- an ultra-successful mix of wolves, coyotes and dogs rawstory.com "Over time, wolves ...

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Feb 14, 2019Feb 2019

Posted by bigpawbullets

A good example of why I don't support "Free College for Everyone". As nothing is really free, Our society should benefit from tax funded scholarships.

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Academic (e.g., Science)

May 28, 2018May 2018

Posted by Lukian

Learn about Einstein's Theory of relativity from a 1923 film. (even back then they knew the earth was round) About 20 minutes

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Academic (e.g., Science)

Nov 19, 2019Nov 2019

Posted by alexandgeddy2112

Question- What happened before the big bang: This question gives me headaches , although I do not believe in any god that has been associated with religion , objectively speaking the theory of a creator is just as possible as any other theory since ...

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