Day: February 13, 2013
PhD Thesis Lists “Yahoo Answers” as Source
Author: Veto Votti Published Date: February 13, 2013 3 Comments on PhD Thesis Lists “Yahoo Answers” as Source
MIT has become embroiled in a massive academic scandal after the discovery that one of its PhD students’ thesis utilized Yahoo Answers as a source. Although details are still murky, sources inside the university claim PhD candidate Phillip Kwon inserted…
Evolution Wins Prestigious Overachievement Award
Author: jeff boldt Published Date: February 13, 2013 4 Comments on Evolution Wins Prestigious Overachievement Award
Last week, the Humboldt Overachiever Award for Science and the Humanities was given to none other than The Theory of Evolution—and Dr. Richard Dawkins was there to receive the prize in its stead. “In the face of impossible odds,” Dr….
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Communities on High Alert in Wake of Killer Guinea Pig Attacks
Author: Tim Jones Published Date: February 13, 2013 3 Comments on Communities on High Alert in Wake of Killer Guinea Pig Attacks
It seems no animal is safe to keep as a pet anymore. There was a time when people kept turtles as pets. But no longer, thanks to research which proved turtles often carry the deadly Salmonella bacteria, which can easily…