astronomy

  • Feminism

    Lady Astronomers Can’t Get a Break

    We talk a lot about the kinds of sexist issues that women have to deal with, especially in the sciences. I’ve seen over the last few years some pretty, eh, awful treatment of women in my field. Even more so, we deal with unintentional sexism, but that’s a story for another post. But look, this isn’t new. Apparently lady astronomers…

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  • Science

    Is Mercury in Retrograde AGAIN?!

    Computer giving you trouble? Must be Mercury in retrograde. Or at least that’s what SO many people say, jokingly or otherwise, when some piece of technology is going haywire. How did this bit of astrology make its way into our modern technological discussions? Astrology, in all its forms, generally asserts that the motions of the bright things in the sky…

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  • Events

    Auction: Hangout with an Astronomer and Group Astronomy Talk

    Cross-posted with Skepchick Events. This week’s auctions to raise money for science education and outreach at SkepchickCon are auctions for science education and outreach. I know, it’s a bit meta, but now’s your chance to get all your astronomy questions answered by our very own Noisy Astronomer, Dr. Nicole Gugliucci, while also contributing to the science education of others. Nicole…

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  • QuickiesPills

    Quickies: FDA Fails and the Cost of Measles Outbreaks

    Public misinformed about seal of approval from FDA – “Between 2005 and 2011, nearly half of all new drug formulations in the US were approved without companies having to demonstrate a tangible benefit, such as relieving disease symptoms, extending life, or improving someone’s ability to go about normal activities.” I was a weight loss success story – Criss’s photos documenting…

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  • Meta Stuff

    ICYMI: November 10 – November 16 on the Skepchick Network

    Teen Skepchick The Physics Philes, lesson 73: In Orbit Ever wonder how satellites stay in orbit? Mindy has the answer. Speak Your Mind: Atheist Church Are “atheist churches” a good idea? Breaking the Fourth Wall: Pokéballs What do we need to do to make pokéballs real? Mad Art Lab Trick or Treat…or BRAINS! This is how Gigi and family did…

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  • Events

    What Matters About Skepticism and A Free Pass to the Boulder Science Festival

    I first learned that there was a thing called skepticism when I first became interested in science. It was around the time when podcasts first popped up on the Internet. I was sitting at home and had just finished watching Brian Greene’s, The Elegant Universe and I was hungry for more learnin’. I liked what I saw, but didn’t really…

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  • EventsAtlanta Star Party

    EVENT: Atlanta Star Party–Tickets Going Fast

    Cross-posted with Skepchick Events. If you’re going to DragonCon or if you’ll be in Atlanta August 29 for any other reason, get your Star Party tickets now before they’re sold out. The Atlanta Star Party is a popular annual stargazing cocktail party for charity. For $60, you get food and soft drinks (alcoholic drink tickets are available as well), presentations and demos by astronomers,…

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  • Events

    EVENT: Join Jamie and Nicole @ Skeptics Under the Stars THIS WEEKEND

    It is not too late to register for Skeptics Under the Stars this weekend. In fact, you can still get half-price or even free tickets if you can’t afford the registration. If you’re in the Midwest, you can probably even find some ride-sharing as well to help keep costs down. Plus there are opportunities to share camping equipment! Contact Jamie Bernstein for details on…

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