August 11, 2026

Gaming–the next frontier…in science?

You may have seen something similar to this headline on September 19th: “Gamers Solve Molecular Puzzle That Baffled Scientists“. This was a case where scientists, stumped for over a DECADE while trying to understand the molecular structure of a protein-cutting enzyme found in the AIDS virus, enlisted the help of groups of gamers by creating […]

Science Edition: Spongebob is not your friend. Also, wrinkled fingers.

First, don’t miss the CNN/Tea Party debate tonight at 6 PM MST. I’ll be live tweeting here. Until then, here’s your factoid(s) for the day: Spongebob Squarepants is not your friend. Or your children’s’ either, for that matter. As if anyone is surprised: Spongebob is hazardous to your children’s health. [R}esearchers had three groups of […]