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[quote=Lotus;993233]Redskin Rat:
There actually are several people at research universities who study sasquatch. Hence there is a "bigfoot science," whether you are aware of this or not. Your being dismissive does not change reality.[/quote]

And I would counter that just because something is studied in University does not make it science.

[quote=Lotus;993233]My research into sasquatch occurred as part of a project on a different topic, for which an element including sasquatch research was a helpful sidebar. Neither I nor my school received a dime of grant money for this research, which was published in a good academic journal.[/quote]

Define 'good'.

[quote=Lotus;993233]If you want to opine that sasquatch doesn't exist, fine, join the very large club of people who agree with you. But I was talking about a scientific attitude toward sasquatch.[/quote]

Again, I would direct your attention to Bertrand's celestial samovar....

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Redskinsrat, using the scientific process to guide your judgement, what order would you assign to the following with regards to their likelihood of existence:

Bigfoot
Jesus Christ
Intelligent alien life visiting Earth within the last 2,013 years

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[quote=RedskinRat;993232]How is it 'Home Grown' if they're in the forest?[/quote]

It doesnt sound like youve ever had bigfoot blaze. Loosen up brah

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[quote=RedskinRat;993244]And I would counter that just because something is studied in University does not make it science.



Define 'good'.



Again, I would direct your attention to Bertrand's celestial samovar....[/quote]

Worse than ignorance is willful ignorance.

There's no point in talking to someone whose mind is so closed.

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[url=http://natmonitor.com/2013/02/05/exposure-to-pesticides-in-food-air-and-water-increases-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-says-new-study/]Exposure to pesticides in food, air and water increases risk of type 2 diabetes, says new study | National Monitor[/url]

[quote]Researchers discovered that people with higher concentrations of DDE – the main metabolite in the pesticide DDT – are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than other people. The risk of type 2 diabetes is also linked to exposure to β-HCH (beta-Hexachlorocyclohexane), which is found in the formula of the pesticide Lindano.[/quote]

Or someone so open-minded their brain has fallen out

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[url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2273857/Neurologist-discovers-dark-patch-inside-brains-killers-rapists.html#axzz2KEUUN0Cr]Neurologist discovers 'dark patch' inside brains of killers and rapists | Mail Online[/url]

i've always enjoyed the nature vs nuture arguement in criminology. good stuff

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[quote=Chico23231;993547][url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2273857/Neurologist-discovers-dark-patch-inside-brains-killers-rapists.html#axzz2KEUUN0Cr]Neurologist discovers 'dark patch' inside brains of killers and rapists | Mail Online[/url]

i've always enjoyed the nature vs nuture arguement in criminology. good stuff[/quote]

Agreed. I have always said the mind is by far the biggest weapon on the planet. Amazing how it can turn one man into a mass murder and another man into a brilliant scientist.

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[url=http://www.nature.com/news/small-molecule-drug-drives-cancer-cells-to-suicide-1.12385]Small-molecule drug drives cancer cells to suicide : Nature News & Comment[/url]



Anybody who's suffered through cancer or had a loved one die from it, you'll be happy to see progress in the fight against cancer. Huge news I'd say.

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[quote=NC_Skins;993625][url=http://www.nature.com/news/small-molecule-drug-drives-cancer-cells-to-suicide-1.12385]Small-molecule drug drives cancer cells to suicide : Nature News & Comment[/url]



Anybody who's suffered through cancer or had a loved one die from it, you'll be happy to see progress in the fight against cancer. Huge news I'd say.[/quote]

I hope we see a cure in our lifetime, or at least a very significant advancement in treatment.

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I was listening to Science Friday on NPR and there was talk about how caffeine's influence changes as you age. The gist I took from it was that as I age I get to drink more wine with dinner to counter balance the increased effects of my one cup of coffee. [url=http://sciencefriday.com/segment/02/08/2013/science-of-slumber-how-sleep-affects-your-memory.html]Science of Slumber: How Sleep Affects Your Memory[/url]

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[url=http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/348232/description/A_pox_upon_cancer]A pox upon cancer | Body & Brain | Science News[/url]

A pox upon cancer. Retooled virus extends survival in terminal patients

By Nathan Seppa
[url=http://www.sciencenews.org]Science News[/url]

A tweaked virus that invades malignant cells has allowed patients with advanced liver cancer to survive for months longer than usual. Scientists report online February 10 in Nature Medicine that the virus can sabotage tumors and expose them to attack by the immune system....

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[url=http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/15/world/europe/russia-meteor-shower/index.html]Report: Russian meteor blast injures at least 1,000 people - CNN.com[/url]

Pretty incredible watching this meteor blazing through the sky.


Just in time to see the big boy that's going to bypass us.

[quote]Asteroid DA14 is due to fly past Earth in a few hours. It's 50 metres across and will pass just 17,100 miles above our heads. Although there is no danger of a collision, it's still passing much closer than any other known asteroid and closer than many man made satellites.

NASA will be doing a live stream of the asteroid as it passes us by, so don't despair if it won't be visible from your area. The stream will begin at 19:00 GMT/14:00 EST/11:00 PST. You'll be able to watch it here:[/quote]


[url=http://www.ustream.tv/nasajpl2]NASA JPL Live, Ustream.TV: UPCOMING EVENTS: NASA Follows Asteroid Flyby Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. PST (2 p.m. EST) For more information, including ...[/url]


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Anxiety drugs may lead to behavior changes in fish. The bigger concern is that despite our best efforts many pharmaceuticals are making their way into our drinking water. At least tap is still cleaner than bottled water.

[URL="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/science/traces-of-anxiety-drug-may-affect-fish-behavior-study-shows.html?ref=science&_r=0"]http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/science/traces-of-anxiety-drug-may-affect-fish-behavior-study-shows.html?ref=science&_r=0[/URL]

Interesting look into the evolution of human genes.

[URL="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/science/studying-recent-human-evolution-at-the-genetic-level.html?ref=science"]http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/15/science/studying-recent-human-evolution-at-the-genetic-level.html?ref=science[/URL]

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The politics of bigfooting:

[url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/14/bigfoot-dna-results-final_n_2681135.html]Bigfoot DNA Tests: Science Journal's Credibility Called Into Question[/url]