Category Archives: Science
Jack Kruse on Cold Thermogenesis
The Skinny on Obesity
Clear Thinkers favorite Dr. Robert Lustig eloquently explains in these videos the increasing scientific evidence supporting the alternative hypothesis that obesity is a growth disorder in which fat accumulation is determined not simply by the balance of calories consumed and expended, but by the effect of specific nutrients on the hormonal regulation of fat metabolism.
Here is Part I:
And Part III:
Fine-tuned for Life
Why does a patient get cancer?
Google Glasses
H/T Jason Kottke
Is Sugar Toxic?
In case you missed it on Sunday evening, the 60 Minutes segment that addresses a health issue that has been a frequent topic here — is sugar toxic?
How we read each other’s minds
Perpetual Ocean
A NASA visualization reflecting ocean surface currents around the world from June 2005 through December 2007.
The missing link of renewable energy
M.I.T. professor Donald Sadoway explains the challenges of bringing renewable energy to market.