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The Misunderstanding of A Scientific Controversy

In my last post I wrote about the disappearance of the ‘blip’ in the data from the LHC, a blip that implied they might have discovered a new type of particle. As I wrote I was reminded of another effect that disappeared a few years ago. To me, it was a wonderful demonstration of how… Read More The Misunderstanding of A Scientific Controversy

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 Jason HehirLeave a comment

An Interesting Story Badly Told

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love a scientific controversy. A good, well reasoned, no holds barred assessment and presentation of the evidence where the ultimate goal is truth, a truth that frequently turns out to be far more nuanced then first thought. One thing I really don’t like is the… Read More An Interesting Story Badly Told

May 1, 2016April 28, 2016 Jason Hehir1 Comment

The Water Bears and Their Controversial Genes

Time to combine two of my favourite things: scientific controversy and water bears. Not a common combination, I grant you, but both are great and the chance to cover a scientific controversy about water bears is too good to pass up. Water bears, also known as moss piglets, proper name: tardigrades, are really quite incredible.… Read More The Water Bears and Their Controversial Genes

December 18, 2015December 17, 2015 Jason HehirLeave a comment

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