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Nov 7, 2009
Hippocrates and the Hippocratic Oath: An Examination of the Man and His Code of Behavior
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Jeffrey Willett
Nov 3, 2009
Tickling in the Laboratory: Experimental Research on Tickling and Ticklishness
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Jeffrey Willett
Nov 2, 2009
Richard Dawkins' Spectrum of God Probability: The Range of Theism, Agnosticism, and Atheism
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: William Padgett
Oct 24, 2009
Ethics and Experimental Therapy: When is Surgical Placebo Therapy Ethical?
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Jeffrey Willett
Oct 19, 2009
Hypothesis Testing Explained Simply: A Simple Guide To Statistical Hypotheses and Testing
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Martin Bell
Oct 19, 2009
Posthumous Prizes for Foolhardiness: Darwin Awards Given for Extreme Stupidity
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Rupert Taylor
Oct 17, 2009
Only Nazis Need Regulation? The U.S. Medical Profession Responds to the Doctors' Trial
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Oct 9, 2009
The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis: How the U.S. Public Health Service Experimented on African Americans
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Oct 9, 2009
The Lady Macbeth Effect: The Words “Black” and “White” are Loaded with Hidden Meaning
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Rupert Taylor
Oct 8, 2009
Annual Ig Nobel Awards: Prizes Handed out for Questionable Research and Achievements
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Rupert Taylor
Oct 6, 2009
Ethical Codes After Nuremberg: The World Medical Association Struggles Toward a New Code of Ethics
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Oct 5, 2009
Cancer in a Handbag: The Strange Case of Dr. Chester Southam
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Oct 1, 2009
Does Handwriting Really Reveal Personality? A Scientific, Skeptical Look at Handwriting Analysis
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Andy Luttrell
Sep 26, 2009
Nazi Detention Camps: An Overview of Nazi Medical Experimentation
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Sep 17, 2009
The Milgram Experiment: When Does Obeying Authority Become Unethical?
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Sep 15, 2009
Persuasive Research Uses a Triangular Approach: Content Analysis is a Method for Quantitative and Qualitative Data
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Marc Latham
Sep 11, 2009
Medical Ethics in Nazi Germany: German Physicians Embrace National Socialism
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Sep 10, 2009
Medical Ethics in Germany Before 1933: Stricter Guidelines and More Protections Than the Nuremberg Code
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Sep 8, 2009
Experimentation on Vulnerable Populations: Using the Mentally Ill, Orphans, and Prisoners as Research Subjects
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Sep 1, 2009
How DNA Sequencing Began: Development of Methods for Determining Genetic Information
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Kenneth Rosen
Aug 27, 2009
Occam's Razor and Scientific Certainty: A Theory with Fewer Variables that Explains More is Better
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: George Garza
Aug 25, 2009
Medicine in Colonial America: Zabdiel Boylston, Colonial Surgery, and Variolation
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Jeffrey Willett
Aug 24, 2009
How To Fake Stigmata: Religious Phenomenon Has Never Been Empirically Verified
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Jenny Ashford
Aug 24, 2009
Medicine in the Age of Enlightenment: Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Smallpox
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Aug 24, 2009
The Evolution of Medicine in Europe: From the Middle Ages to the Age of Reason
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Aug 23, 2009
Medicine in Ancient Islam: Avicenna's Influence on Pharmacopoeia and Clinical Medicine
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Aug 23, 2009
The Origins of Human Experimentation: From the Book of Daniel to Ancient Rome
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Aug 21, 2009
Thomas Percival's Code of Medical Ethics: The First Attempt to Regulate the Medical Profession
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Aug 18, 2009
Humans no Match for Zombies: In a Battle with the Undead People would Lose
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Rupert Taylor
Aug 16, 2009
Anatomy, Ethics, and the Pernkopf Atlas: Should Unethical Research Be Used?
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jeffrey Willett
Aug 11, 2009
How to Measure Osmolarity: Learning to Manipulate Osmotic Pressure
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Sarah Mikula
Aug 5, 2009
The Best Science Magazines for Busy People: Get a Stimulating and Timely Dose of Research News and Information
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Philip McIntosh
Aug 2, 2009
How to Perform a t-Test in Matlab: Testing for Significant Difference
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Sarah Mikula
Aug 1, 2009
An Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights: The 'Whats" and "Whys" of IPR
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Jitesh Iyer
Jul 25, 2009
The Use of Animals for Research: An Unbiased Look at Animal Testing and the Ethics Involved
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Roberta Goli
Jul 13, 2009
Statistical Testing in Scientific Research: Methods Used to Analyze Data Gathered Through Experimentation
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Dennis Holley
Jul 13, 2009
How do Scientists Design Valid Experiments? Science is Based on Experiments That Yield Reliable Data
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Dennis Holley
Jul 12, 2009
How Does Science Work? Understanding the Scientific Method
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Dennis Holley
Jul 11, 2009
The Nature and Characteristics of Science: Science is a Uniquely Human Method of Determining Natural Truths
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Dennis Holley
Jul 1, 2009
Fun Meets Learning at EcoTarium, Worcester, MA: Explore hands-on nature and science exhibits today!
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Andrea Lettic
Jun 15, 2009
Analyzing DNA by Southern Blot: Detecting Specific DNA Fragments After Separating Them by Size
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Kenneth Rosen
Jun 14, 2009
Feynman, Religion, and Skepticism: Nobel Winning Physicist Uses Science to Analayze Religion
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Paul Bertolone
Jun 14, 2009
Skepticism Applied to Religion: Looking at Religion Through a Scientific Lens
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Paul Bertolone
May 21, 2009
Ethics of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells: Comparing IPS Cells and Embryonic Stem Cells Morally and Technically
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Katherine Brind'Amour
May 20, 2009
Are Pets Telepathic? Extrasensory Communication between Animals and Humans
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Rupert Taylor
May 9, 2009
What Is Western Blotting? Antibodies Can Be Used to Detect Proteins Separated by Size
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Kenneth Rosen
Apr 13, 2009
What Is Nano? Scientific Facts About Nanotechnology & Nanoscience
In: Interdisciplinary Science
By: Ali Eftekhari
Apr 7, 2009
The Future Prospects of Nanotechnology: Nanotechnology Holds Promises for Consumers, But They Must Beware
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Indrani Nadarajah
Apr 7, 2009
Drug May Help Remove Bad Memories: New Research Suggests Painful Memories Can Be Erased
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Rupert Taylor
Apr 3, 2009
Scientists Use Virus to Generate Electricity: Virus Powered Batteries Producing Clean Power May be Possible
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Mohan Alembath
Mar 28, 2009
The World's Best Scientific Discoveries: Some Of The Most Fascinating Findings In Scientific History
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Roberta Goli
Mar 20, 2009
Theoretical Pluralism: Philosophy of Theory by Ludwig Boltzmann
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Ali Eftekhari
Mar 17, 2009
What Does STEM Stand For? Learning More About STEM Programs and Disciplines
In: Interdisciplinary Science
By: Alison Diefenderfer
Mar 17, 2009
Research Methods in Second Language Acquisition: Error Analysis in the Study of Language Development in SLA
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Tracy O'Brien
Mar 17, 2009
Is Scientific Inquiry Universal? Extraterrestial Civilisation and the Scientific Method
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Robert Harrand
Mar 17, 2009
Science Fundamentals – What is a "Fact?": Knowing the Definition of a Fact is Crucial to Understanding Science
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Marie Lawrence
Mar 16, 2009
What Is Gel Electrophoresis? Macromolecules Can Be Separated in an Electric Field
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Kenneth Rosen
Mar 14, 2009
Adaptive Management of Sea Lamprey: Using Science to Improve Assessment Methods for Fisheries
In: Interdisciplinary Science
By: Ian Parnell
Mar 14, 2009
Adaptive Management: Learning by Doing
In: Interdisciplinary Science
By: Ian Parnell
Mar 9, 2009
Has Kanzi the Bonobo Really Learned Language? A Critique of Linguistic Research at the Great Ape Trust of Iowa
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Tracy O'Brien
Mar 5, 2009
Inventor Claims He Built Anti-Gravity Machine: Creators of Devices Can Become Obsessed with their Brainchild
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Rupert Taylor
Feb 28, 2009
Language Learning in Bonobos and Chimpanzees: Comparing Kanzi's Linguistic Abilities to those of other Great Apes
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Tracy O'Brien
Feb 28, 2009
Male Bonobo Named Kanzi Learned Language: Overview of Linguistic Research with a Pygmy Chimpanzee
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Tracy O'Brien
Feb 27, 2009
Language Research with Chimpanzees: Linguistic Research on Great Apes in the Twentieth Century
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Tracy O'Brien
Feb 15, 2009
Research Volunteers - Privacy Issues: Make Sure Research Studies Protect Privacy and Confidentiality
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Tim Atkinson
Feb 15, 2009
Research Volunteers - What is an IRB? Understanding How a Study Gets Approved for the Public
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Tim Atkinson
Feb 13, 2009
Research Volunteers - Know Your Rights: Ask Some Key Questions before Participating in Research.
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Tim Atkinson
Feb 4, 2009
A Review of Psychedelic Research: Scientific Studies into the Effectiveness of Mind Altering Medicine
In: Interdisciplinary Science
By: Kevin Gustina
Jan 28, 2009
The United States Science Departments: Understanding the Different Agencies and Their Purposes
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Mary Faler
Jan 10, 2009
Where Do The Laws of Physics Come From? Several Explanations For Why the Universe Has the Laws it Does
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Robert Harrand
Jan 10, 2009
The Ethics of 21st Century Science: Future Breakthroughs and Their Ethical Consequences
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Robert Harrand
Jan 10, 2009
The Drake Equation: Estimating the Number of Advanced Civilisations in the Milky Way
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Robert Harrand
Dec 28, 2008
Unconscious Brain Makes Excellent Decisions: Human Mind is Hard Wired to Make Good Choices
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Christine Nyholm
Nov 27, 2008
Gaia Hypothesis Describes a Self-Regulating Plan: Theory Describes Climate and Biogeochemical Maintaining Biosphere
In: Interdisciplinary Science
By: Nina Munteanu
Nov 9, 2008
Statistical Power Analysis: Design Powerful Experiments Capable of Detecting Important Effects
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Ian Parnell
Nov 8, 2008
Components of Statistical Power: The Four Pieces of the Power Puzzle
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Ian Parnell
Nov 8, 2008
Think About Statistical Power: The Probability of Detecting a True Effect
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Ian Parnell
Oct 20, 2008
Personal Genome Project: Is Sharing Genetic Profiles on the Internet Harmful or Beneficial?
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Suzanne Pitner
Oct 17, 2008
Exploring Science by Crossing the Ocean: Julie Angus Rowed Across the Atlantic to Observe Nature Directly
In: Interdisciplinary Science
By: Jill Browne
Oct 17, 2008
Learning Through Exploration with Julie Angus: National Geographic Adventurer of the Year 2007 Observes Nature
In: Interdisciplinary Science
By: Jill Browne
Oct 17, 2008
How the Nobel Prize Was Founded: The Lasting Impact of Alfred Nobel's Will
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Inka Piegsa-Quischotte
Oct 15, 2008
The Rodent AT1R Gene: Animal Genetics Highlight Human Disease
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Alicia Mae Prater
Oct 14, 2008
Jellyfish Protein GFP in Biomedical Research: Nobel Prize for developing a New Way to Study Biological Processes
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: John Blatchford
Oct 8, 2008
Angiotensin Research: References Discerning RAS Function
In: Interdisciplinary Science
By: Alicia Mae Prater
Sep 12, 2008
The Value of Information: Better Science in Natural Resource Management Comes at a Cost
In: Interdisciplinary Science
By: Ian Parnell
Sep 10, 2008
The Large Hadron Collider: Its Theory and Controversy in Layman’s Terms
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Abby Deliz
Sep 10, 2008
CERN – The Big Bang Machine: The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) Goes Live in Geneva Sept. 10, 2008
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Michelle Strozykowski
Sep 9, 2008
The Royal Institution Re-opens: Science Media Centre, Museum, Restaurant and Research in London
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Richard Mankiewicz
Aug 27, 2008
Research into the Aging Process: Model Organisms Have Been Useful to Learning About Aging
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Tamara Golden
Aug 20, 2008
Natural Curiosity Exhibit, McKissick Museum, SC: USC and the Evolution of Scientific Inquiry into the Natural World
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Arlene Marturano
Jul 23, 2008
Astronomy versus Astrology: Why Astrology is an Irrational View of the Heavens
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Robert Harrand
Jun 26, 2008
The Polymerase Chain Reaction: PCR Allows Researchers to Measure Gene Activity
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Alicia Mae Prater
Mar 22, 2008
Ethics in Social Science Research: Scholars Must Follow a Code of Ethics to Maintain Integrity
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Jamie McIntosh
Mar 8, 2008
Using Physics to Explain the World: GPS, Smoke Detectors, Hybrids, Electronic Noise and Heated Glass
In: Scientific Inquiry (general)
By: Rebecca Wallace
Mar 4, 2008
Comparing Two or More Means: Using the T-Test and Factorial Analysis of Variance
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Jamie McIntosh
Feb 28, 2008
Noah's Ark set out from Hadramout? More speculation reguarding the famous story by a Yemini journalist
In: Scientific Ethics
By: Robert O'Connor
Feb 28, 2008
Extraneous Variance in Research: Good Study Design Controls for Nuisance Variables
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Jamie McIntosh
Feb 28, 2008
Understanding Scientific Inquiry: Inquiry Involves the Use of Critical Thinking to Understand Science
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: David R. Wetzel
Feb 26, 2008
Social Science Research Barriers: Take Steps to Ensure Reliability and Validity in Studies
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Jamie McIntosh
Feb 26, 2008
Probability Sampling Techniques: Random Sampling Reduces Researcher Bias
In: Scientific Research Methods
By: Jamie McIntosh
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