Search Results for 'Science'

Astronomy - The Subdisciplines and Tendencies of Science

Ever since the humankind and human culture existed we have been looking at the stars above us captivated by their beauty and their mystery. That is why the investigation of astronomy was known since ancient times and is developing today. [...]

Posted On : Jul, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Is Futurology Just Another Pseudo Science?

Scientists are often a little miffed when psychologists, social-scientists, economists, philosophers try to purport they are also in the sciences and that their research is at the same level. Many real scientists get upset with the ease t [...]

Posted On : Jul, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

?Maharashtra and the pseudo-science of alcoholism

India can sometimes be overwhelming, as it seems now. Just look at the name-calling over the proposed anti-corruption bill. Or the ongoing 2G spectrum scam that now has veered to human drama – one involving a father and daughter, Ka [...]

Posted On : Jun, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Indian courts 'rule astrology is a science'

Oh those crazy Indians! A high court judge in the subcontinent has apparently ruled that astrology is a pukka science like physics or chemistry. Or maybe not. The Telegraph reports that the Bombay High Court (it is officially still [...]

Posted On : Feb, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

Indian Court Says Astrology Is Science

While Americans may be concerned that China or India could take over the high end of science due to sheer numbers of graduates, culturally they are a lot less scientific. Don't think taro cards, astrology, feng shui and reiki are sci [...]

Posted On : Feb, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Seances and astrology are unsupported by science

I find it appalling how superstition and ignorance can be portrayed and exploited as something positive and intelligent. Case in point was your article by Audra E. Clark in your Oct. 21-27 edition titled "Messages From The Spirits.& [...]

Posted On : Nov, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Astrology - Science Or Superstition

It has been estimated that approximately 75% of the population in the world today, follow astrology and listens to what it has to say. Since the ancient ages, humans have looked to the heavens for guidance. Astrology is nothing but the s [...]

Posted On : Sep, 27 2010 | Comments : 0

The Kremlin's Pseudo Science

Russia's ruling regime doesn't stop for even a day from disseminating propaganda to the Russian people. State television has always been its chief propaganda instrument, but the Kremlin is expanding its network by creating well-funded think [...]

Posted On : Jun, 23 2009 | Comments : 0

'Amnesia,' Pseudo-Science With Soul

Watching "Amnesia Curiosa" inspires an off-kilter state of mind. The performance group rainpan 43 creates a droll, deadpan scientific mood that makes the audience happy to be served banana slices on toothpicks while making believe [...]

Posted On : May, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

SCIENCE FAIR FOR GROWN-UPS

Once a year, Microsoft Research gives outsiders a glimpse of its high-tech frontiers: gizmos that transform your fingers into ghostly digits on the screen, or make you look like a Webcam celebrity ... viewers that let you unravel the inner [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

What Is Pseudoscience?

Nowadays every product in the market is either fake or not long lasting and this is basically due to the upcoming of pseudoscience is what I think. What is Pseudoscience? Pseudosciences are practises that masquerade themselves as [...]

Posted On : Feb, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

How To Sell Pseudo Science?

If something cannot be explained with the help of science is obviously a pseudo science and people dealing with pseudo science know the real way how to sell a pseudo science product. Every time I read the reports of new pseudosciences [...]

Posted On : Jan, 22 2008 | Comments : 0

Nuclear And Pseudoscience

I surely have heard of nuclear science but never of nuclear Pseudoscience this means that even the scientists have started to add pseudoscience in the logic of science now and then which has created confusion for people at large. Aft [...]

Posted On : Dec, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

Penta Water And Pseudoscience

Penta Water is one of many bottled waters whose manufacturers claim to have "restructured" the water in some way that provides special health benefits. In my opinion, there is no credible scientfic evidence for either the al [...]