Einstein plus…? A modified theory of gravity that incorporates quantum effects can explain a trio of puzzling astronomical observations – including the wayward motion of the Pioneer spacecraft in our solar system, new studies claim. The work appears to rule out the need to invoke dark matter or another alternative gravity theory called MOND (Modified… Continue reading

Excellent piece by Frank Furedi about how the so-called rationalists in our society can be given to their own forms of irrational behavior: Superstition and prejudice should continually be countered by rational argument. But the vitriolic invective hurled at Christian believers today is symptomatic of the passions normally associated with a fanatical Inquisitor. Like the… Continue reading

As Dan Kennedy points out, Dan Shaughnessy thinks he is something more than just a journalist. Dan Shaughnessy, the Red Sox’ co-general manager: [John] Henry and [Larry] Lucchino were in Phoenix yesterday at the owners’ meetings. I spoke with Henry late in the afternoon before he boarded a jet to fly home to Boston. I… Continue reading

Of Course You Realize This Means War Dept. The Discovery Institute’s reaction to an article in the Vatican’s official newspaper, critical of intelligent design and supporting the recent Dover, PA decision, is…sadly predictable. The official Vatican newspaper published an article this week labeling as “correct” the recent decision by a judge in Pennsylvania that intelligent… Continue reading

P.Z. Myers has an interesting post today on that supposed “orthodox dogma of Darwinism” we’re always hearing creationists complain about.