Blogcritics Category: Sci/Tech: Biotechnology

Book Review - Myxomatosis: A History of Pest Control and the Rabbit by Peter W.J. Bartrip

Natalie Bennett — Thu, 6 Nov 2008 20:56:12 EST

Offers an insight into 50s Britain, its agricultural and official communities, and its ecological balance.
For an Australian who's studied agriculture, the sight of a book titled Myxomatosis at the London Library was irresistible. Subtitled "A History of Pest Control and the Rabbit", Peter W.J. Bartrip's monograph is in fact more of a political and economic study of the relationship between humans and rabbits in the second half of the 20th century than...

Theater Review (NYC): Taboos by Carl Djerassi

Ethan Stanislawski — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:59:56 EDT

Carl Djerassi, the inventor of the Pill, sees his scientific perspective conflict with his dramatic one in Taboos.
After seeing Taboos, Stanford chemistry professor/playwright Carl Djerassi’s play on the complications of modern parenthood, you can see how some are naturally inclined to accept only the nuclear family. Forget about believing in God’s will; imagine having to deal with twins borne to two mothers, a lesbian couple picking sides over...

How to Make Your Tinfoil Hat

Dave Nalle — Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:28:51 EDT

Don't let the CFR turn you into a robotic spy with their mind control lasers. Take steps to protect yourself now!
If you've been reading infowars.com or 911truth.org, by now you realize that you're in serious trouble if you don't start taking essential steps to protect your brain. Not only do you have to worry about the Council on Foreign Relations' orbital mind control satellites, but now Google Earth has microwave lasers to read your...

Book Review: Knit Aid by Vickie Howell

Alyse Wax — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:26:10 EDT

A near-perfect knitting companion.
Knit Aid by Vickie Howell is a small, hardbound and spiral-spine volume, perfect for tucking into your knitting bag. The subtitle, "A learn it, fix it, finish it guide for knitters," sums up this book perfectly. A wide variety of topics are covered, making it a great guide for beginners or a refresher for more experienced knitters. Vickie Howell...

Genetic Manipulation Leads To Extended Lifespan

Mike Johnston — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:51:49 EST

Scientists manipulated two genes on yeast and ended up with organism which lived ten times longer than normal.
Recently, scientists at the University of Southern California manipulated two genes on some yeast and ended up with yeast which lived ten times longer than it normally would. This achievement immediately led to speculation about whether or not this same technique could be applied to higher organisms such as human beings. It seems to be at least...

TV Show ReGenesis Generates Interest in Science

Diane Kristine — Wed, 2 Jan 2008 09:41:06 EST

A science consultant for the show spills secrets on the truth behind the fiction.
Battlestar Galactica. Star Trek. Doctor Who. Television is good at science fiction. It's not so good at science fact. Some of the most popular shows today, like House and CSI, sacrifice accuracy to entertainment. While that might make fans happy, it makes scientists cringe.Canadian series ReGenesis, entering its fourth season this year, tries...

Transcendent Consciousness for Transcendent Technologies: Part II

V.R.Manoj — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:05:50 EST

The concluding part to how we humans can transcend body and consciousness using technology.
Human beings must understand that much of their grandeur and achievement pale in comparision to the other organisms on this planet. We must come to terms as an organism or as a species and realize the importance of ensuring our survival. How can we transcend our present status with technology, improve our consciousness and our bodies while...

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Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:05:50 EST

Transcendent Consciousness for Transcendent Technologies : Part I

V.R.Manoj — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:14:17 EST

How must a person accept oneself as nothing more than an organism and then transcend body and consciousness? With technology?
When I was five, I played with my first toy robot. It was my favorite at the time, with flashing lights on its chest. It could travel straight or in circles, was powered by batteries, and made quite a lot of interesting sounds. This incredible range of activities that fascinated me could be switched off at the click of a button. The robot would...

How Would You Know? House Holds Hearings on Drug Safety

Rick Vassar — Thu, 1 Nov 2007 18:27:36 EDT

The House is looking into foreign drug safety. Will anything change?
Today, the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held hearings entitled FDA Foreign Drug Inspection Program: A System at Risk. These hearings should serve as a warning to the world that the dangers of drug safety are widespread, systemic, and uncontrollable by any government agency, especially the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)....

How OLED Is Changing the Face of Portable Technology

Michael Prince — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:39:07 EDT

A look at OLED technology and its amazing potential for changing the face of portable electronics.
In light of Sony’s recent announcement that they will ship the first commercial OLED television this December, now is a good time to look at the impact of this technology on consumer electronics, particularly portable electronics. The big announcement may be about the new 11-inch viewable, 3mm thick television, but in reality the big news is...