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404: Missing Link Not Found

The Gormogons Posted on October 1, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyOctober 1, 2009

Claim: Discovery Institute denies evolution, declaring there are no transitional fossils between tree-dwelling primates and bidepdal proto-humans. These gaps in the fossil record disprove evolution. Finding: Scientists confirm transitional fossil of Ardipithecus ramidus who was halfway between tree-dwelling primates and … Continue reading →

Posted in Creationism, Evolution, Science

Scientific Relativism

The Gormogons Posted on October 1, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyOctober 1, 2009

The Bad Astronomer gets a taste of liberalism and doesn’t like it. Regular readers of the BA know that he tends to ridicule conservatives, Republicans, and libertarians—yeah, sometimes with more than a bit of snootiness—but like many folks, when exposed … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatism, Liberals, Science

NYT: No, You’re Screwing It Up Again!

The Gormogons Posted on September 29, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovySeptember 29, 2009

A week of surprises from the New York Times. First, there was the confession from the public editor that they screwed up the ACORN coverage because they acted like jackasses. Now, comes word that the New York Times is revealing … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Climatology, Global Cooling, Global Warming, New York Times - NYT, Phoney Science, Science

Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right

The Gormogons Posted on September 28, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovySeptember 28, 2009

Oh, those wacky conservatives. You see the kind of crap they believe? Largely trivial actor Kirk Cameron is now actively speaking out against The Theory of Evolution and the devil-book Origin of Species. And in true conservative fashion, he is … Continue reading →

Posted in Creationism, Evolution, Huffington Post, Science, Swine Flu, Vaccines

Breaking Science News!

The Gormogons Posted on September 23, 2009 by 'PuterSeptember 23, 2009

‘Puter needs to confirm CNN’s amazing scientific climatological analysis with GorT and Czar, for the depth and breadth of CNN’s breakthrough is astonishing! CNN has discovered that when it rains a lot over a long period of time, it floods. … Continue reading →

Posted in CNN, Science, Stupid People

Another Scientific Betrayal by the Dems

The Gormogons Posted on August 10, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyAugust 10, 2009

If you want to see more Democratic hypocrisy, you are in luck. You never need to wait long. Because remember: Obama is the science and technology president! Scientists celebrated that the Bush days of public lynchings of physicists, and underground … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Democrats, Liberals, Nuclear power (more now please), Science, Space, Steven Chu

There Is No Science, Inc.

The Gormogons Posted on July 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 30, 2009

Yeah, so the Volgi sends the Czar a link to a New York Times blog post by Nicholas Wade; within Mr. Wade repeats a comment by a psychologist who claims that scientists are humans, and therefore are subject to GroupThink; … Continue reading →

Posted in And yet she must scream, Big Environment, Carbon Credits, Global Warming, Phoney Science, Science

And They’re Already in Pill Form!

The Gormogons Posted on July 28, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 28, 2009

News that the blue dye in M&Ms might assist with treating spinal injuries. The story is written thus: injecting the blue dye into mice with spinal injuries seems to restore spinal functionals; further, the only side effect is that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Science

Political Science

The Gormogons Posted on July 18, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 18, 2009

Your Volgi sent us this little link, which explores why scientists hate Republicans. The Czar appreciates the assumption that it is worthless asking whether or not scientists actually do hate Republicans—by God, actually they do. The article covers the Pew … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Democrats, George W. Bush, John McCain, Politicians, Republicans, Science

Ugly Males More Fertile?

The Gormogons Posted on July 14, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 14, 2009

Either way, here is a study the Czar is glad he did not participate in. Frankly, the Czar is happy he did not…um…gather the data, so to speak. The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ … Continue reading →

Posted in Mad science, Science

Shoulda Seen It Coming [updated!]

The Gormogons Posted on July 2, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJuly 2, 2009

The Czar is, um, bemused to be quoted and linked to on an astrology website. Yes, the link is there, but trust us: they don’t need any further traffic. [updated: classy and intellectual, Brian Dunbar has done some elaborate detective … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Skepticism, Stupid People

Venereal Interests

The Gormogons Posted on June 30, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJune 30, 2009

If you aren’t up on these things, the planet Venus is shrouded under dense, lethal clouds. As a result, humans have never really seen what it looks like. Do not be fooled: we have maps and topographies and all sorts … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, Science, Venus

Facts Choose No Sides in Global Warming

The Gormogons Posted on June 29, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJune 29, 2009

The Czar waits to see the spin on this. Specifically, he wonders when both sides of the climate change free-for-all will each claim conclusive evidence on a recent study. But let us back up a step. Climatologists have long known … Continue reading →

Posted in Astronomy, Climate Change, Climatology, Science

A different view on math in school

The Gormogons Posted on June 20, 2009 by GorTJune 20, 2009

In some of my readings this week, I came across this paper (click for PDF). It’s 25 pages long, but thouroughly enjoyable – at least to me. I think many of his points ring true. Having been through the progression … Continue reading →

Posted in Geometry, Math class is hard, Science, Teaching

Mind the Furniture Store

The Gormogons Posted on June 20, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJune 20, 2009

Right. Well, as you know, GorT sent a message to the world by deliberately causing the Kaguya probe to crash into the surface of the Moon as a demonstration of our power. JAXA, Japan’s version of NASA (except they seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Google, In English Please, Japanese language, Moon, Science

Hubris on a Massive Scale

The Gormogons Posted on June 13, 2009 by 'PuterJune 13, 2009

GorT’s recurring series on science lessons got ‘Puter waxing philosophic, which is never good.  And then ‘Puter saw this. In today’s WaPo, Samuel Thernstrom discusses geoengineering as a potential solution to “global warming.  Geoengineering is yet another example of much … Continue reading →

Posted in Hubris, Science

Science Lesson – Part 2

The Gormogons Posted on June 13, 2009 by GorTJune 13, 2009

Do you remember learning about the Scientific Process back in grade school? Maybe between the teachers highlighted in our “Great Moments in Teaching” series, the failures to pass simple board exams and the union masters they serve, your teachers didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Climatology, Global Cooling, Global Warming, Science

Hurting the Moon’s Widdle Feewings

The Gormogons Posted on June 12, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyJune 12, 2009

Bad Astronomy found this gem. Here’s an alleged adult asking if we got the moon’s permission before we intentionally crashed the Kaguya orbiter into it to see what kicked up. Seriously. The Czar knows you are smart enough to recognize … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatism, Hippies…they say they want to save the world but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad, Liberals, Science, Skepticism

May we humbly suggest ‘Gormogonium?’

The Gormogons Posted on June 10, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.June 10, 2009

Meet Number One-Twelve. Via Buttle. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Posted in Physics, Science

Truth is indivisible

The Gormogons Posted on June 9, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.June 9, 2009

GENEVA (AP) — A senior Vatican delegation visited the world’s biggest nuclear physics laboratory, proclaiming that true faith has no problems with science. …  “The Church never fears the truth of science, because we are convinced that all truth comes … Continue reading →

Posted in CERN, Physics, Religion, Science, Unam sanctam catholicam apostolicam ecclesiam

When they say, “Keep your morals off my science!”

The Gormogons Posted on May 1, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.May 1, 2009

Beware. Via Jonah @ LF. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com

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Slamming the Door on Anti-Vaxxers

The Gormogons Posted on April 29, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 29, 2009

The Czar knows you are aware of his and GorT’s strong stance against the anti-vaccination movement. Click on the tags below to see how much so. And with good reason: this movement is responsible for killing children. Numerous web pages … Continue reading →

Posted in Jenny McCarthy, Science, Skepticism, Vaccines

Official Seal

The Gormogons Posted on April 23, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 23, 2009

This cute, otter-like guy to the right is name puijila darwini, but you can call him Phil. Or whatever. Indeed, it matters not because he has been extinct for millions of yeas. FoxNews.com calls him a missing link, even though … Continue reading →

Posted in Creationism, Evolution, Science

For GorTechie

The Gormogons Posted on April 22, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 22, 2009

The folks at Universe Today are asking, “Do we need a new theory of gravitation?” Evidently so, the Czar has learned. He is still using the old gravitational theory, and it turns out—not compatible with Microsoft Vista. The Czar of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gravity, Microsoft, Science

DNA and U

The Gormogons Posted on April 19, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 19, 2009

TJIC writes of his concern over expanding DNA collection of arrested folks, a proposal for which includes gathering DNA from people arrested, not merely convicted. The Czar has often wondered why this has not been done sooner. Anyone who has … Continue reading →

Posted in DNA, Law Enforcement, Science

Weather? Or Not?

The Gormogons Posted on April 16, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 16, 2009

In the May/June 2009 issue of Skeptical Inquirer, your Czar found an article titled “The Great Global Cooling Myth and the Politics of Science” by John Fleck. SI has, true to its nature, retained a fairly conservative and skeptical opinion … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Cooling, Global Warming, Mad science, Science

The Myth of Liberal Science

The Gormogons Posted on April 9, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 9, 2009

The Czar has argued here that Republicans, and Conservatives in general, should be the stauncher supporters of science and technology, rather than let the Democrats invent the internet and the Liberals lead the charge against Creationist nonsense. In short, promotion … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservatism, Liberals, Science, Technology

Re: Public Health Enemy Number One

The Gormogons Posted on April 2, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyApril 2, 2009

The Czar needs you to remember that ‘Puter is always right, especially when he expresses outrage over morons like Jenny McCarthy brazenly risking people’s lives to make a badly researched popularity point. The Czar has identical opinions, which you should … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter's Always Right, Jenny McCarthy, Science, Vaccines

Well, if you want it all high-falootin’ and, like, well-written…

The Gormogons Posted on March 27, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 27, 2009

I suppose you should buy the book under review here. On the other hand, you’ve already heard this argument made chez Gormogon recently. In a brilliant chapter on the history of science, Hart paints a very different picture, one that … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, Science

Endeavor, Opportunity!

The Gormogons Posted on March 21, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 21, 2009

This photograph astonishes the Czar, and likely GorTechie, to a deep degree. Know what this is, that foggy shape in the haze? Millions of miles away, there is a planet you have heard of named Mars. On the planet Mars … Continue reading →

Posted in Humanity, Mars, Opportunity, Robots, Science, Space

P.J. still has his fastball?

The Gormogons Posted on March 20, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 20, 2009

And he throws high, nasty heat at the President for…stem cells? Boy, I wouldn’t have predicted either of those. Now let’s look at the things morality has known. The Ten Commandments are holding up pretty well. I suppose the “graven … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, P.J. O'Rourke, Science, Stem Cells

Galileo, Galileo, Galileo—Figaro! Magnifico-o-o-o-o

The Gormogons Posted on March 20, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 20, 2009

The Czar’s use of the spurious (though super-witty) Galilean epigram eppur si muove (which actually dates from the 1750s) reminds me to quote Friend of the Gormogons Jonah Goldberg on the Galileo Myth. Robert Nisbet in (probably my favorite book) … Continue reading →

Posted in Galileo Galileo Galileo Figaro, Jonah Goldberg, Religion, Science, The Enlightenment, Unam sanctam catholicam apostolicam ecclesiam

Eppur Si Muove

The Gormogons Posted on March 20, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 20, 2009

John “Don” McLeroy is chairman of the Texas State Board of Education. Why is Texas usually center ring in the Creationist Science circus? It doesn’t help that the chairman is a Level 5 FrontLump. This is a term the Czar … Continue reading →

Posted in Creationism, Don McLeroy, Evolution, Science, Stupid People, Texas

Don’t Jesus Up My Science, Texas

The Gormogons Posted on March 19, 2009 by 'PuterMarch 19, 2009

Hey, you got your Jesus in my science! No, you got your science in my Jesus! Two great things that don’t go great together. Necessarily. Texas is the current battleground for the bogus “creationism is science” debate. Texas is refusing … Continue reading →

Posted in Creationism, Fundamentalism, Science, Texas

Re: Another Non-Victory for the Scientific President [Updated]

The Gormogons Posted on March 10, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.March 10, 2009

The Volgi (who opposes embryonic stem-cell research for the Czar’s practical reasons—having read about teeth and hair showing up in a Parkinson’s patient’s brain in an ESC experiment—as well as the usual retrograde moral ones) also should note that Bush … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter's Always Right, Media Bias, Science, Stem Cells

Another Non-Victory for the Scientific President

The Gormogons Posted on March 9, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 9, 2009

Ghettoputer, who is always right, has correctly assailed the media’s simple-minded affirmation of today’s “historic” order releasing the ban on embryonic stem cell research funding (thanks for the catch, Volgi!). The Czar uses quotation marks not because he is quoting, … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Puter's Always Right, Media Bias, Science, Stem Cells

Copywrong

The Gormogons Posted on March 6, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 6, 2009

Regular readers will know the Czar of Muscovy is a strong supporter of scientific advancement, and that the Czar strongly disapproves of the popular portrayal of conservatives as scientific morons; the Czar also believes that the GOP, in particular, should … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, John Conyers, Science

The Czar Recalls….

The Gormogons Posted on March 1, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyMarch 1, 2009

In the late-1990s, Czar was once stomping West on Lake Street, in Chicago’s Loop, when he was approached by a young woman in a Greenpeace shirt carrying a clipboard. She asked the Czar if he were concerned about El Niño, … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Warming, Greenpeace, Liberals, Nuclear power (more now please), Science

Must Not Unwatch’d Go

The Gormogons Posted on February 27, 2009 by The Czar of MuscovyFebruary 27, 2009

The Czar is aware that most liberals promote themselves as more scientifically literate, and that conservatives are religious zealot Luddites. Certainly, there is a disturbing prominence in the media to promote conservative (especially GOP) lunacy, and some of it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bobby Brady Jindal, Energy, Global Warming, Guns, Religion, Robert Downey Jr., Robert Kennedy, Science, Vaccines

THE CZAR: Saving Energy

The Gormogons Posted on February 20, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.February 20, 2009

[Continuing his homage au Puter the Czar drops another screed on a topic near and dear to the Ghetto P’s heart. Energy. The Puter knows a lot about energy, actually, and now we’ll all wait with bated breath to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Nuclear power (more now please), Science, The Czar of Muscovy

THE CZAR: Courts and McCarthyism

The Gormogons Posted on February 17, 2009 by Confucius, Œc. Vol.February 17, 2009

Slate.com, which is to journalism what the G4 cable network is to responsible babysitting, has a typically snarky overview of the recent Federal court decision which pimpslaps the claim that vaccines cause autism spectrum disorders. Slate adds a little analysis … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Jenny McCarthy, Science, Skepticism, The Czar of Muscovy, Vaccines

We’re blinding them by science

The Gormogons Posted on August 15, 2008 by GorTAugust 15, 2008

Besides the fact that Michael Phelps is physically pretty close to the perfect swimmer (length of legs, torso, size of hands, feet, double joints, etc.) the US Swim Team also has science on their side. Hear that, kids? Science. Go … Continue reading →

Posted in Olympics, Phelps, Science

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