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Sciences > Genetics The genetics of intelligence and race: Nobel Prize winner James Watson sets back race relations: 2 of 22
Nobel Prize winner James Watson, who was one of the pioneers on DNA research and who runs one of America's leading research institutions, has set back racial relations with comments he made recently. Among other statements, he said, "All our social policies are based on the fact that their intelligence is the same as ours - w... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) Visualizing infinity: 4 of 23
"This is some kind of joke," I thought to myself as I approached the check-in counter at the Infinity Hotel because it seemed that was the only part of it that existed. If it weren't real, though, surely I would have seen disgruntled people leaving, but the seemingly endless line had just kept moving. I approached the man beh... More..
Sciences > Physics Can molecules be changed to atoms?: 3 of 3
Abracadabra - this molecule is now an atom! Next, I will make an elephant disappear!Molecules are comprised of atoms. We can remove atoms from molecules. However, the function is not "change;" it is "reduction." We cannot change a water molecule into a water atom. We can reduce it to two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. Th... More..