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Biologist sees human morality evolving from the sociality of primates
[i]Some animals are surprisingly sensitive to the plight of others. Chimpanzees, who cannot swim, have drowned in zoo moats trying to save others. Given the chance to get food by pulling a chain that would also deliver an electric shock to a companion, rhesus monkeys will starve themselves for several...
Tags: onbliss, morality, Biologist
Discussion threads 2007-03-23

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Photos: Bill Clinton tops TED trio
Former U.S. president, along with renowned biologist and famed photographer, goes before TED Conference crowd to state an ambitious wish.
Tags: Ted, Bill Clinton, wish, trio, conference, president, photograph, U.S.
Image galleries 2007-03-09
Image Analysis/Morphometrics
I'm a biologist investigating the possibility of identifying great crested newts by their unique ventral markings using computer image analysis.I'm aware that the technology exists to compare for example fingerprints against a database, and was wondering if there is any windows software freely available that could be used to compare...
Tags: daveawragg@...
Discussion threads 2007-06-22
Taverna (zip)
The Taverna project aims to provide a language and software tools to facilitate easy use of workflow and distributed compute technology within the eScience community. The best way to understand what Taverna is about and what it could potentially do for you is to use it, however, a quick read...
Tags: Workflow, Taverna Team, Process Improvement, Quality, Business Operations
Software downloads 2008-01-04
Asigra Case Study: Morphotek, Inc.
Morphotek, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the generation of proprietary organisms for product discovery and development. The organization utilizes its own patented morphogenics process to expedite DNA mutations that can be developed for drugs, agriculture, and other life sciences or industrial applications. Morphotek scientists and biologist amass significant...
Tags: Morphotek Inc., Business Continuity, Organization, It Services, Biotechnology
Case studies
Better Collaboration and Deeper Context Improve Research Decision Making
Pfizer needed a way for its research biologists worldwide to sort through large volumes of data, analyze that data quickly, and share the results of their research with other scientists in order to speed up the process of developing new drugs. Pfizer's solution to this challenge came in the form...
Tags: Collaboration, Pfizer Inc., Decision-making, Microsoft Corp., Web Technology, Tools & Techniques, Management
Case studies
Even more weird news
Whales Visit Texas! Weekly World News says Bat Boy to Investigate!http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/science/01/18/whale.sighting.ap/index.htmlCritters Sneak into Californiahttp://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/science/01/18/new.species.ap/index.htmlAfter 5 months and 6000 public comments, we now know the time in Indianahttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060119/od_nm/life_time_dc;_ylt=AoOHD4ktbtS1Vb.D61nPVvCs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3NW1oMDRpBHNlYwM3NTc-First Bolivian Indian President Scraps Indian Agencyhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060119/od_nm/bolivia_indigenous_dc;_ylt=Auqgj6ccUhtMq07.4.XLtT0SH9EABut seriously, just for a momentI can see the Bolivian President's point.In Canada, the Indian act was a...
Tags: Bolivian
Discussion threads 2006-01-19
The Freakonomics of space exploration
Over at the Freakonomics Blog, Steven J. Dubner asks: "Is space exploration worth the cost?" Respondents include: G. Scott Hubbard, Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University and former director of the NASA Ames Research Center Joan Vernikos, member of the Space Studies Board of...
Tags: NASA, Alcohol Comparison, Investment, Finance, Jay Garmon
Blog posts 2008-01-15
Study finds U.S. bias against women in science
A Woman in TechYes, it can be tough to be a woman in the tech industry. Luckily I'm not a "girlie" girl and seem to fit in fine. I am respected for my technical skills. Honestly, I don't want a job that I don't earn. If...
Tags: duckboxxer
Discussion threads 2006-09-19
Weekend Reading: The Martian Race
In Gregory Benford's new novel, the race to Mars heats up as biologists find life on the red planet—and trouble in space.You've been staring at your monitor too long. Relax and curl up with a book unrelated to IT, end users, or networks. Weekend Reading has your review.By Gregory BenfordLittle...
Tags: Thomas Pack, John Axelrod
Technical articles 2000-01-22
Hey JD here's the simple explaination
Hey JD here's the simple explaination1. Differences in DNA Think of races and DNA as being different lanes in the same olympic swimming pool. Each is slightly different to the ones on each side, but all part of the same pool. Some are in the shade, and look whiter, some...
Tags: species, DNA, evolution, jdclyde, addapting, off-topic, jd-quick (formerly clyde)
Discussion threads 2006-08-20
When does life begin?
When does life begin?And why won't/can't anyone provide a definite answer, either medically or legally?Billyuns & billyuns of years agoThe answer I [b]know[/b] to be true is that life began on Earth so long ago that nobody human was there and has continuously reproduced ever since.The answer I believe to...
Tags: maxwell edison
Discussion threads 2006-07-23
Get IT Done: Beware the 10 most dangerous species of help desk callers
Recognize the attributes of the 10 most dangerous help desk callersDuring my years working in IT support, I have become more and more interested in the many types of people who call IT help desks. Like a biologist, I have found that having a classification system is critical in understanding...
Tags: Call centers, Strategy, Jeff Dray, Get IT Done, Train Spotter, help desk, Fiddler
Technical articles 2001-02-08
Evolution The Great Lie
Evolutionsist proclaim their good idea is science but in reality severely lacks credible strength on numerous serious scientific failures of the theory. While the logic 'sounds' good and the science 'feels' good, the theory falls drastically short of credible acceptance. Originally, this good idea was formed over 140 years ago...
Tags: WildThrill, theory, evolution, off-topic, AbuWho, Sven Solomnsky, Yoodler, biological life, randomness, Evolution Theory
Discussion threads 2007-01-31
10+ dangerous species of help desk callers
During my years working in IT support, I have become more and more interested in the many types of people who call IT help desks. Like a biologist, I have found that having a classification system is critical in understanding the users I help on a daily basis. With this...
Tags: Caller, Species, Computer, Expert, Userus, Pig Pen, Help Desk, Call Centers, It Operations, Jeff Dray
Blog posts 2008-04-25
The innards of Microsoft's Internet Connection Sharing and network address translation
Connecting to the Internet cheaply is a necessity for most small businesses and home offices. Ivan Mayes examines Microsoft's Internet Connection Sharing ICS, which gives networked PCs the ability to share a single connection to the Internet.Internet Connection Sharing fundamentalsAt least one of the PCs on the Small Office/Home Office...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 98, Network Address Translation, network, Ivan Mayes, Microsoft Corp., Internet Connection Services, Internet
Technical articles 2000-04-12
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