In 2009, USA Todayconducteda survey of 1,000 Americans, asking them a very simple question: “Can you name one famous scientist?” The results were depressing. About 23 percent of respondents couldn’t name a single scientist. Of those who were named, none are currently living: ...read more

The Daily Banter Headline Grab. From TPM: SpaceX founder Elon Musk has caused quite the commotion in recent days with his proposal to create a human colony on Mars, first unveiled in some detail during a November 16 talk at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London, UK. But ...read more