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CAVEAT: IF YOU ARE EVANGELIZING WITH A RELIGIOUS POSITION; THIS IS NOT THE PAGE FOR YOU. THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION AND THE BIG BANG THEORY ARE ACCEPTED BY THE MAJORITY OF THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY. THIS PAGE IS CONSISTENT WITH THAT. THE SINGLENESS OF PURPOSE IS TO UNDERSTAND WHAT SCIENCE IS, HOW IT WORKS AND HOW IT IS APPLIED TO THE PLETHORA OF SCIENTIFIC TOPICS. That being said...This page is dedicated to the education of the general public in what science is.So much is 'pawned off' as science in human society. The aim of this page to make it clear what science IS and ISN'T. The articles, blogs and bulletins will CONSISTENTLY reflect that sole purpose. IF YOUR COMMENTS DO NOT REFLECT THIS PURPOSE, I WILL CONSISTENTLY CRITIQUE OR DELETE THOSE COMMENTS.This page is meant for intellectual development, understanding scientific thinking, topics of interest by accepted science (both basic and applied). And most important? Eager, passionate, and fun interactions with the subject of science and math.This page is also a conduit for science/math education. It will bulletins, blogs and emails about link, articles and websites that are on the web for the continued growth and development of scientific fields and the unique thinking that comprises the subject of science.I also have a personal page: "Darwin's New Bulldog"But it deals with every aspect of my life. And I have some science 'stuff' on my page. I am studying to be a math teacher and will resume my studies in Fall of 2008 at the University of Cincinnati as a mathematics major.So...I take SOLE responsibility for any errata that I submit to the page.But...this page is centered on the sciences: essays and blogs that are germaine.

My Interests

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Nutrition/Health Sciences, History and Philosophy of Science/Mathematics, Geology, Anthropology, Archaeology, Geology, Origins Science (Cosmology, Evolution (Biological and Chemical), Science Jounalism, Education, and Writing And last but not AT ALL LEAST....MATHEMATICS! MATHEMATICS! MATHEMATICS!There are also many interdisciplinary subjects that blur the lines I have delineated in rigourous science.

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People who love and want to learn about science.And of course...'coeditors'. I will WELCOME comments that correct and edify me as an amateur science educator. It the critical integral to a larger development that this page aims to attain.People with blogs, articles and research links and data to be posted and shared. This page is about education FIRST. Educating the public of accepted scientific facts and methods, and those facts that have been discerned using the Scientific Method.Dr. Ken Miller Explains Science vs. Non Science

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My Blog

Algebra and it’s (dis)contents part 6: Restating and Substitution

1/2=? .5=50%=2/4, 4/8... 1(2^-1), 3/2-2/2, etc... This numerical illustration points to something that is FUNDAMENTAL in mathematics general and algebra specifically: math is primarily (pun intended e...
Posted by What is Science? on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:55:00 PST

Algebra and its (dis)contents part 5: the anatomy of an equation part 1

What's an equation?Many students take algebra and this question is brushed aside with the assumption that it will be evident once a student has manipulated a few. This is simply untrue. So, in the spi...
Posted by What is Science? on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:53:00 PST

Algebra and its (dis)contents part 4: numeracy, number line and the idea of ’0’

Almost every algebra book introduces itself using concepts of arithmetic, negative/positive number distinction and the result? Goes to the left, goes to right. And this is no different.&n...
Posted by What is Science? on Sun, 25 May 2008 10:01:00 PST

Algebra and it’s (dis)contents part 3: inequalities.

Inequalities: How they compare and contrast from explicit equations. 5x-7>4x-7. This statement seems true at the outset. Both have -7 as their y intercepts, 5x is bound to more than 4x and thus the s...
Posted by What is Science? on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:19:00 PST

Algebra and its (dis)contents...fundamentals and concepts part 2

In the last blog I wrote on algebriac manipulation as a technique, the equal concept for equations, and the golden rule which governs the technique. At this time, I will add in a few more ideas ...
Posted by What is Science? on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:54:00 PST

Algebra Lesson 1: some fundamentals and concepts

A lot of people have a fear of mathematics. And the fear grows exponentially as people begin to advance in the upper courses (algebra, trig, calc etc.) But before calculus can freak you out, o...
Posted by What is Science? on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:32:00 PST

Introduction to Big Bang Theory (Actually its the Big Expansion)

For the layman and the novice scientist have certain misconceptions and preconceived notions of what the "Big Bang" Theory is. Well...let's just discard what you have been told for now. So...discard i...
Posted by What is Science? on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:11:00 PST

Difference between definitions: the scientific definition of theory explained

Hello Readers! Been a while...I know.To the point: I have been posting blogs on what a theory is and isn't. In science, it has a very specific meaning. Watch this video and then answer a couple of...
Posted by What is Science? on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:47:00 PST

The scientific method: with some follow up questions. (For young/developing scientists!)

It is generally assumed by novice and young scientisits that scientists just have an idea, do a couple of experiments, and then tell everyone about it. ..>Scientific Method Flowchart..>Define/Identif...
Posted by What is Science? on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:35:00 PST

What is a theory? And what is Evolution? Part 1

Lay people often misinterpret the language used by scientists. And for that reason, they sometimes draw the wrong conclusions as to what the scientific terms mean. Three such terms that are often used...
Posted by What is Science? on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:58:00 PST