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A science blog from the New York Times.
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Author: John Tierney

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Offshore Drilling vs. Global Warming

Jun 18, 2008
Are environmentalists doing themselves -- or the environment -- any favor by denying states the right to decide whether there should be oil drilling off their shores?

For Sale: Moon and Mars

Nov 30, 1999
Would you like to buy some real estate on Mars or the Moon? No, this would not be the equivalent of buying the Brooklyn Bridge, at least according to a review of legal precedents and treaties published in the Journal of Air Law and Commerce (.pdf).

Defending the Temperature Tax

Dec 17, 2009
Dr. Ross McKitrick's response: "You can't have it both ways, saying the models and temperature data are reliable enough to justify long-term global treaties, but not reliable enough to base actual policy on."

The Temperature Tax

Dec 14, 2009
McKitrick's idea is an elegant stab at having advocates put their money where their mouth is.

Monday Puzzle: Cosmic Karma

Dec 14, 2009
In today's puzzle, the universe's fate depends on these five statues are arranged around this oval called the Cosmic Egg.

New Star in Big Dipper

Dec 11, 2009
Alcor, a star at the bend in the handle of the Big Dipper, has a red dwarf companion star that has just been discovered.

Monday Puzzle: Magic Phone Calls

Dec 7, 2009
This wizard has a crystal ball that can identify any number you can think of by listening to the sound of your voice. How does it work?

Offshore Drilling vs. Global Warming


For Sale: Moon and Mars





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  Tierney does not understand science or statistics. He has zero credibility with working scientists. He frequently bases his pieces on news releases and doesn't look at the actual research. His own statement says it all: “John Tierney always wanted to be a scientist but went into journalism because its peer-review process was a great deal easier to sneak through.”
Posted 11/10/08 4:11 AM