Guest Thinkers — September 1, 2010

Eruptions break open thread

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Ol Doinyo Lengai in Tanzania. Image courtesy of Peter Elliston, taken in 2006.

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The electoral reform also known as instant-runoff voting promises bridge-building and broad appeal instead of culture war and gridlock.

Britain is profiling the genes, health and lifestyles of its citizens and handing the results to scientists across the world.

Ketamine’s remarkable effect bolsters a new theory of mental illness.

Some fascinating observations of K2-18b have come along with horrendous, speculative communications. There’s no evidence for oceans or life.

Don’t argue with science. Just do it.

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