Why I am grateful to "scum". With every breath I take: "Cyanobacteria are the first organisms known to have produced oxygen. By producing and releasing oxygen as a byproduct of photosy… (View Post)

Off topic, but cheering: The Texas Rangers won the World Series last night, for the first time in their long history. There is a small political point in their history. "In April 1989, [George W… (View Post)

Off topic, but of interest to many bettors: "It’s no surprise that weather can affect our mood. Bleak winter days can trigger sadness, while extra-hot days can make people feel angrier. But some… (View Post)

Here's a good discussion of the great sorting on abortion in the US. https://reason.com/2022/05/06/when-ted-kennedy-was-pro-life-and-ronald-reagan-was-expanding-abortion-access/ For example: "On… (View Post)

On nuclear waste: Years ago, I realized that someone who thought nuclear waste was a major problem was either misinformed, or dishonest. (Early on, some anti-nuclear activists were surprised by the p… (View Post)