Ongoing important Science news thread

[Thor]

It really feels like we're on the verge of some major breakthroughs finally in fighting cancer and AIDS. Exciting times in medical research.

[Thor]

Great talk by Genie Scott.

[mikey_the_redneck]

^^(slow clap)

You'd make an excellent propagandist Thor.

[Knut]

Originally Posted by mikey_the_redneck

^^(slow clap)

You'd make an excellent propagandist Thor.

Let me guess. They already have the cure and are holding it back.

This is not the thread for you Mikey

[troutman]

http://www.skepticality.com/ankylosaur-cosmos/

This week on Skepticality, Derek talks with Daniel Loxton about his latest book, Ankylosaur Attack. Then, checks in with Ann Druyan to discuss a bit about the current world of science and her current work on the sequel to the groundbreaking science miniseries, Cosmos and the upcoming 2012 Dragon*Con Skeptrack Carl Sagan Essay contest.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/05/ar...-producer.html

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by troutman

http://www.skepticality.com/ankylosaur-cosmos/

This week on Skepticality, Derek talks with Daniel Loxton about his latest book, Ankylosaur Attack. Then, checks in with Ann Druyan to discuss a bit about the current world of science and her current work on the sequel to the groundbreaking science miniseries, Cosmos and the upcoming 2012 Dragon*Con Skeptrack Carl Sagan Essay contest.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/05/ar...-producer.html

Thanks for the link, I'd never heard of skepticality before.

[Knalus]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Thanks for the link, I'd never heard of skepticality before.

So, you're just going to start accepting it's a thing from one link? I'm not sure I'd believe that so easily.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Knalus

So, you're just going to start accepting it's a thing from one link? I'm not sure I'd believe that so easily.

I've adopted Jesus Christ as my lord and Saviour?

[troutman]

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Peplowski: Mercury's composition is like what you'd get by partially melting enstatite chondrites

I love it when you talk like that Emily.

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Akatsuki update: test of main engine results: produces only 40N thrust, was originally 350N. Whole nozzle likely shattered

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Akatsuki update: Venus orbit entry in 2015 will employ reaction control thrusters. First they'll jettison oxidixer to reduce mass

[photon]

Woman born deaf hears her own voice for the first time.

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by photon

Woman born deaf hears her own voice for the first time.

Amazing. We really take these things for granted.

[TheyCallMeBruce]

Originally Posted by photon

Woman born deaf hears her own voice for the first time.

wtf, how is this accomplished??

[troutman]

Originally Posted by photon

Woman born deaf hears Nickleback. Cries.

fyp

[Mazrim]

Originally Posted by TheyCallMeBruce

wtf, how is this accomplished??

Google search "Cochlear Implants". It's not amplifying sounds, it's directly affecting the nerve that makes sound (sorry, not the best explanation off the top of my head).

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by mikey_the_redneck

^^(slow clap)

You'd make an excellent propagandist Thor.

If he were a propagandist, you have fallen for it by now

[Morning Wood]

Originally Posted by photon

Woman born deaf hears her own voice for the first time.

I started tearing up a bit at the end. She's so happy... I'm glad technology has found a way to help the hearing impaired. Sound is a big part of our lives, and it's now finally a part of hers too

[burn_this_city]

My boss' son has those implants, they are fairly expensive, but totally worth every penny. He told me there are parents in the deaf community who refuse to let their kids get them, because they are part of the "deaf culture/community" and it's wrong to change them. I found that opinion to be one of the more ridiculous viewpoints I had ever heard.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by burn_this_city

My boss' son has those implants, they are fairly expensive, but totally worth every penny. He told me there are parents in the deaf community who refuse to let their kids get them, because they are part of the "deaf culture/community" and it's wrong to change them. I found that opinion to be one of the more ridiculous viewpoints I had ever heard.

Agreed. How could you deny someone the gift of hearing music, laughter, the ocean etc?

[photon]

Originally Posted by troutman

Agreed. How could you deny someone the gift of hearing music, laughter, the ocean, Nickleback etc?

fyp

[Ashartus]

At least Photon knows that Nickleback can't be lumped in with "music".