After 14 years of studying stars wobbling, physics professor David Mitchell and his research team have discovered seven new planets.
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Born this way: Pride Month speaker discusses the science behind sexual orientation
Mustang Daily Staff Report news@mustangdaily.net What makes a person gay, straight or bisexual? Former Harvard neuroscientist Simon LeVay discussed the science behind sexual orientation during his presentation last night at Cal Poly’s […]
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Cate’s barnacles
Allison Montroy amontroy@mustangdaily.net The mid-morning silence is suddenly shattered by the splash of a dark, finned creature as biological sciences senior Cate Webster rises slowly from the murky, green water. […]
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Distinguished scholar and scientist presents at Baker Forum
Dr. Walter Moos, a biotech executive, presented “The Dollars and Sense of Pharmaceutical Innovation: Saving Lives Through Drug Discovery” Sunday in Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre as part of the biennial Baker Forum.
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Sexbots: The future, whether you like it or not
A sexbot is more complicated than your everyday sex toy, which usually has a single function.
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Why I’m a scientist and a skeptic
I am a scientist because I care about finding what is true, and not what makes me feel happy or comfortable. I am an engineer to design sustainable solutions so that the intelligence which began here may continue as long as possible. I am a skeptic to protect myself and fellow humans from bad people.