I don’t know why this pleases me – probably because so many traditionalists complain about the evils of videogames. But a new study shows video game playing is good for surgeons.

I love human adaptability.

The American Association of Anthropologists recently came out with a statement on gay marriage.

KK, you should be proud of your people!

Um… welcome colymbosathon ecplecticos to the world. But don’t stand too close. You know, I used to be intimidated by the Latin and/or Greek names scientists give to things. But after this, maybe the naming of things should be more closely regulated….

As Strong Bad would say, “Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about!” It looks like PBS is offering the entirety of a NOVA series on modern physics for online viewing. Even better, they’re offering it in a good-quality QuickTime stream with closed-captioning!

Between this and the BBC’s Reith Lecture series on the human brain, the future of public broadcasting online seems very promising.

But credit where credit’s due! Yay for Texas! And go science!