Book Reviews

Sham: How the Self-Help Movement Made America Helpless »

By Krista on Aug 19, 2006 | 0 Comments

Author: Steve Salerno
Publisher: Crown
Year Published: 2005
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Self-help is an $8.5 billion industry but is it doing anyone any good? In SHAM, Steve Salerno argues that there’s no proof that it has. Read the rest

Why Darwin Matters »

By Krista on Aug 12, 2006 | 0 Comments

Author: Michael Shermer
Publisher: Times Books
Year Published: 2006
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I've always liked Michael Shermer's witty, skeptical approach to virtually everything in his Scientific American columns. Regardless of whether I agree with his conclusions, he always offers me a new perspective on various, obscure topics. So it was with great interest that I picked up his new book, Why Darwin Matters. Read the rest

Stem Cell Divide »

By Krista on Aug 10, 2006 | 0 Comments

Author: Michael Bellomo
Publisher: AMACOM
Year Published: 2006
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Human stem cell research is a major hot button topic that divides the conservative and scientific communities. Religious conservatives see it as tampering with nature and even playing God. Scientists, on the other hand, see the potential to treat many of the life threatening diseases of our times - from heart disease and diabetes to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Read the rest

Global Warming Naysayers and Politicians Still Fighting Science »

By Krista on Mar 17, 2007 | 0 Comments

It’s a non-debate that just won’t go away. Virtually all scientists - at least credible ones who publish in peer reviewed journals - believe that global warming is a real phenomenon. New Scientist has a full section devoted to how and why climate change is occurring. Countless independent reports have come out stating that we need to act. And yet people still produce pseudo-scientific documentaries like this 1.25 hour Great Global Warming Swindle. Read the rest

Ways to Fund Stem Cell Research »

By Krista on Mar 17, 2007 | 0 Comments

Red Herring had a great article the other day about the business challenges facing stem cell research. Specifically, the article addressed how early stage biotechnology firms can get funding for their initial research. Read the rest

Harvesting Stem Cells Without Destroying the Embryo »

By Krista on Aug 25, 2006 | 0 Comments

Scientists have been claiming for some time now that it was only a matter of time before they found a way to harvest stem cells without destroying the embryo. Read the rest

The Stem Cell Debate (Part 2) »

By Krista on Aug 25, 2006 | 0 Comments

In my last article, I discussed the early stages of embryonic development. In this article, I’m going to address how a fertilized egg can split into two embryos. Read the rest

The Stem Cell Debate (Part 1) »

By Krista on Aug 25, 2006 | 2 Comments

On July 18, President Bush vetoed the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, which passed the Senate with 63 votes to 37. It was the first time he’s used his veto power in his 6 years in office. Read the rest