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Skepchick Quickies, 1.30
The women of National Geographic: scientists, explorers and adventurers. Mysterious blue spheres are falling from the sky. By the sword – the science of sword-swallowing. Alarm bells, dirt and other girl-power tools.
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Skepchick Quickies, 1.25
If you spot Bigfoot, should you shoot him? Inquiring minds want to know. Man’s defense for being accused of punching his wife? A ghost did it. (From Brad.) “An Indonesian civil servant who posted “God does not exist” on his Facebook page has been taken into police custody for his own protection after he was badly beaten.” (From Madfishmonger.) Meghalaya,…
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Skepchick Quickies, 1.23
Scientists find lost Darwin fossils. (Slideshow) “Restrictive abortion laws are not associated with lower abortion rates. Measures to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion, including investments in family planning services and safe abortion care, are crucial steps.” Who needs UFOs? (From Todd.) Nerds and male privilege, part 2.
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Skepchick Quickies, 1.16
Arfa Karim Randhawa, the computer programming prodigy who became the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at 9 years old, has passed away at the age of 16 10 stubborn body myths that just won’t die. In rhino news, Rhinos’ feet tested to see how they support heavy loads. In the UK, the government ratified measures that will bar anti-evolution groups…
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Skepchick Quickies, 1.9
Lemon detox ranked as worst diet fad. (From Jack99.) Men and women have larger differences in personality than previously thought. Although this seems non-specific about what they are or why…. (From Agranulocytosis.) 6 myths about microfinance charity that donors can do without. Girl in a comic book shop.
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Skepchick Quickies, 1.2
The ten “sexiest” science stories of 2011. The pain of being a spoil of war for women in Somalia. The Large Hadron Collider created in Legos. Art, the little boy who blogs about life before the dinosaurs, is trying to get to the Field Museum for his eighth birthday.
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Skepchick Quickies, 12.28
The legendary Jane Goodall on chimps, feminism and saving the planet. An interactive timeline of the year in science. Mysterious nodding syndrome spreading through Uganda. Men of Strength Clubs teach youths to be allies to women.
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Skepchick Quickies, 12.21
Apparently we’re still discussing whether or not the Shroud of Turin is authentic. (From Ubi.) “At least 25 current and former female RCMP officers say they are seeking to join a possible class-action lawsuit against the force for alleged mistreatment on the job.” (From Dupes.) Australian high school students turn backs on science. (From Jack99.) High school senior Angela Zhang…
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