I Knew It! Napping Is Important

So, apparently, scientists have no idea why we sleep. But this article gives a pretty darn good explanation about why all those snoozing hours are worthwhile. All I know, is I have the most comfortable bed on the planet - literally a slice of heaven - soft, firm and warm. In fact, I am not sure I can date someone who does not like napping, at least every now and then....... I can't think of anything more fun on a Sunday afternoon than getting a few zzzz's, wink wink.....

And to give kudos to my brother's genius idea, how about mandatory nap time after lunch at work. Those Spaniards and their siesta know how to make life good, real good.

Geo Engineering: Too Good To Create Global Havoc?

I first learned about geo-engineering several months back in an article in Foreign Affairs. The idea is that you can change global temperatures by manipulating the climate. This can be achieved by putting salt or sulfur into the atmosphere. Many have questioned the science and if it can actually be done at a massive level. This is an article in the BBC from today that says it can be done.

I have been following this because the concept seems very interesting to me. However, at a visceral level, I can't help but think - don't mess with mother nature. I am not so sure we can even begin to comprehend what the unintended consequences might be.

150 Years of Darwin

I just discovered that since it is the 150th anniversary of the publication of "On the Origin Of Species", there is a whole section in the NYTimes highlighting many modern day biologists and others chiming in on the relevance of this great work.

There are articles about Darwin, evolution, sexual selection and many others. Take a look....

Science Trivia - First Mention of Pennicillin

www.nytimes.com/2009/02/24/health/24firs.html?_r=1&ref=science

I adore the Tuesday NYTimes science section. Check it out, best case you learn something, middle case is you can sound smart at a cocktail party, worst case you realize that you are a dork, and are totally ok with it!