Comments on: uh, no, not exactly

By: Chris K

Chris K — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:57:22 +0000

Of course they neglected to mention this particular mouse was out partying with the cat the night before and they really hit it off. Which proves, as “commonly believed”, alcohol and Karaoke can make anyone friends.

By: Michael Zuschlag

Michael Zuschlag — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:40:20 +0000

“Mice with certain nasal cells removed through genetic engineering didn’t display any fear [of cats].” In other news from genetic engineering research, scientists produced a man with no eyes, proving that stopping for red lights is genetically hard-wired, not learned.

You also gotta love “‘People have thought mice are fearful of cats because cats prey on them, but that’s not the case,’ Kim said.” No, it is because cats prey on mice, or, more specifically, cats preyed on any mice that were genetically unable to smell them. Maybe something was lost in translation.

By: Pete

Pete — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:57:35 +0000

I’m genetically hardwired to be afraid of Garfield.

By: Jon

Jon — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:24:15 +0000

Science reporting has always been abysmal. I’m reminded every time I read an article about a scientific topic I know a lot about – astronomy – and simply extrapolate to all other subjects (including, unfortunately, non-science ones).

Luckily, the Web is fast becoming a source of intelligent people writing intelligent things about science. Granted, there is a lot of noise, too. I guess the Web just makes it easier to access things that were heretofore locked away in print somewhere.

I love that you set your mom up with “feeds”. :-)

By: Gramma and Grampa Lifford

Gramma and Grampa Lifford — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 18:15:51 +0000

That was unbelievable…goes to show, of course, that you can’t believe everything you read…especially when it makes no sense at all!!! BTW I’m thrilled with the “Feeds” you set me up with and having fun using them …as you can see from my unusually prompt reply. Thanks,Son…mom