1. Life-Forming Chemicals Found in Distant Galaxy

Comment #114734 by Kakashi_monkey on January 22, 2008 at 4:26 pm

It's always encouraging to hear about possible life in other places in our universe. There's this galaxy, Europa, Mars, and planets in our solar system that all have that potential to have or to have had life.

2. Fish out of water: Your Inner Fish

Comment #111133 by Kakashi_monkey on January 13, 2008 at 5:12 pm

I didn't exactly read the whole article, but I did learn some interesting bits. I didn't know that sharks had big livers, or that the sperm tube was so long. And humans' lifestyle sure isn't suited for a natural body. Fish never exactly lay for hours at a time with a TV or play sports. Humans would have far fewer problems if we lived naturally, by having simple dwellings a being hunter-gatherers. But that's out of the question, of course.

3. Hook, line and rapture

Comment #109250 by Kakashi_monkey on January 8, 2008 at 4:42 pm

This video is funny, lol. Combining humor with a short speech like this is sure a good way to make a few short points. Definitely something to watch if you dislike listening to boring speeches. You can say, "Ha ha ha! That's a good point you've got there!"

4. Jesus ad angers church groups

Comment #100681 by Kakashi_monkey on December 19, 2007 at 5:29 am

LOL, that was funny! Even baby Jesus know when to reject gifts. Baby Jesus can be the source of plenty of jokes, and this is one of them.

5. Jumbo shrimp, creationist astronomy

Comment #98830 by Kakashi_monkey on December 14, 2007 at 2:14 pm

Oh my gooooooooood the narrator of that video was retarded! The planets should do "this and that", and you can respond "why?". Moons don't have to orbit in the same direction! Planets don't HAVE to spin in the same direction!! They're trying be like atheists, de-bunking their opponent's theories with counter-evidence, but their counter-evidence is ridiculous!

6. Jail for creationist row killer

Comment #98823 by Kakashi_monkey on December 14, 2007 at 1:52 pm

Did the story even say which person was the creationist and who was the evolutionist? I hope Mr. Boa was the creationist. But still, something like that doesn't call for stabbing. I alo hope Evolution vs. Creationism usually doesn't produce violence like this. (Even though it probably does)

7. Voyager 2 probe reaches solar system boundary

Comment #98821 by Kakashi_monkey on December 14, 2007 at 1:46 pm

BTW, that Captain Kirk joke was hilarious!

8. Voyager 2 probe reaches solar system boundary

Comment #98820 by Kakashi_monkey on December 14, 2007 at 1:43 pm

It always makes me happy to hear about advancements in the astronomy field. It's about time we make a big step like sending a man-made object outside our solar system and cruising around in interstellar space. I have heard about new shuttle designs, some of which cost a lot less than current ones and are easier to use. I think one of them launches itelf and lands like a plane. It doesn't use the giant fuel tanks. (other people were mentioning shuttles, so I brought this up.)

9. Most ancient case of tuberculosis found in 500,000-year-old human; points to modern health issues

Comment #95485 by Kakashi_monkey on December 8, 2007 at 12:34 pm

Nothing wrong with sunshine and fresh air! I didn't know that darker skin lessened vitamin D intake. It sounds to me like vitamin-D resistant skin and strong southern sunshine made things fine, but resistant skin and weaker northern sunlight spelled trouble.

10. Bah, Hanukkah

Comment #94979 by Kakashi_monkey on December 7, 2007 at 5:13 am

Ok, so the Jews HAVE attacked others. No, I haven't read a word of the Old (or new) Testament. But I still consider Judiasm the Diet Coke of bad religions. think of the Jihads and other unthinkable things done by Muslim extremists, and the total Christian intolerance. Jews definitely pale comapared to it all. Plus Jews were harassed many times by Christians, and I usually sypathize (at least a little) with innocent victims. (they were innocent then, at least.)

11. Bah, Hanukkah

Comment #94091 by Kakashi_monkey on December 4, 2007 at 6:42 pm

My. I had no idea that Judiasm caused all of this trouble! Evil has to have its roots somewhere.
Despite this, I respect Judiasm more than christianity or Islam. Christians and Muslims abuse others and conquer thier neighbors in the name of their god, but not Jews (that I know of). Christians and Muslims made the most of themselves with their wickedness; Judiasm is still mild. So, in a way, Jews should be applauded.
(If I'm wrong about any of this, let me know.)

12. Study: Babies can tell helpful, hurtful playmates

Comment #90180 by Kakashi_monkey on November 23, 2007 at 9:12 am

Looks like humans are good from the start. Seems like we have a "nice" default setting that winds up being continued or changed into "mean" later in life. So much for the Puritan idea of "humans are born bad".

13. Why Science Will Triumph Only When Theory Becomes Law

Comment #88107 by Kakashi_monkey on November 14, 2007 at 5:35 pm

I definitely think scientists need to be more bold with their work. Common people will be more imressed by scientists' claims when "law" is used rather than "theory". Plus, christians certainly bang on about their stuff, so scientists should get their turn.

14. You big, fat pile of bacteria

Comment #84782 by Kakashi_monkey on November 3, 2007 at 2:47 pm

I took a theater class long ago, and the students and teachers were sharing stories of the grossest things they ever ate. One of the teachers said that once, when the they were young, they ate entire handfuls of dirt! Beats a single earthworm.

15. Huge Black Holes May Hold Keys to Galaxy Formation

Comment #83954 by Kakashi_monkey on October 31, 2007 at 7:46 pm

I've always been interested in space, and black holes are just one of many amazing things out there. There's a lot to them: they're the remains of a supernova, nothing escapes them, they help shape galaxies, they might lead to other universes and times, and more!

16. Tests of faith over 'The Golden Compass'

Comment #83315 by Kakashi_monkey on October 29, 2007 at 3:52 pm

Interesting sounding movies. I might mosey over to the theaters and see them. It's about time atheist movies are released, especially with "Evan Almighty" lurking around.

17. Devil of a problem

Comment #80683 by Kakashi_monkey on October 22, 2007 at 3:45 pm

Omg, how many different species are going to risk extinction because of humankind? I thought Tasmanian devils were super common, but now look! Extinction in 10-20 years if a cure isn't found! What's next??

18. Stretching the Search for Signs of Life

Comment #78942 by Kakashi_monkey on October 15, 2007 at 1:37 pm

This is great, the E.T. search getting a big boost! Great to hear about a major development in a subject I think of as very important.
I've known about the Allen Telescope Array since I read a book about it in 8th grade; someone in the book said, "We've been looking for the needle in the haystack with a teaspoon so far. The Allen Telescope Array will be more like a shovel." Go ATA!

19. Scientists' Good News: Earth May Survive Sun's Demise in 5 Billion Years

Comment #69982 by Kakashi_monkey on September 13, 2007 at 1:36 pm

I remember seeing on Nova how humankind will leave Earth in spaceships and live on Mars and Europa when the Earth is engulfed. Even if it isn't, humans will still colonize those planets. Who knows, the Earth may survive but be too roasted to live on! Things such as this are difficult to guarantee a course of action on. But in 5 billion years, we'll see!

20. Like any half-decent atheist, I'm fond of a bit of religion

Comment #67904 by Kakashi_monkey on September 5, 2007 at 5:24 am

As far as being fond of religion goes for me, it's entertaining to read biblical stories just to see what Saint Peter or Goliath or whoever are up to this time. But The author chose a side of the fence, and shouldn't waver on his position. When you're an atheist, you're completely for it. An atheist heretic is someone who needs a one-on-one with Richard D himself.

21. A hole lot of nothing found by astronomers

Comment #65625 by Kakashi_monkey on August 25, 2007 at 7:13 am

Ha ha, that's right, God is bowling there. Strike!!

22. A hole lot of nothing found by astronomers

Comment #65520 by Kakashi_monkey on August 24, 2007 at 2:50 pm

As I said, some things we simply can't explain. maybe we'll find out the mystery of this void, or if we're even reading it correctly. There could even be some new phenomenon we haven't discovered yet causing this.

23. A hole lot of nothing found by astronomers

Comment #65509 by Kakashi_monkey on August 24, 2007 at 2:04 pm

That's really wierd, such a huge void! I can't imagine what could cause it. It definitely isn't a huge cluster of back holes, or there would be matter being pulled in and lots of x-rays would come from the edges of the void. It seems like one of those things we can accept as true, but can't possibly explain right now, like the beginnings of the universe with the big bang and "what came before?"

24. In Google Earth, a Service for Scanning the Heavens

Comment #64990 by Kakashi_monkey on August 22, 2007 at 3:12 pm

Google Sky id definitely cool. Constellations were never so much fun! Watching the paths of planets and the moon is pretty cool.

25. God Bless Me, It's a Best-Seller!

Comment #64205 by Kakashi_monkey on August 18, 2007 at 4:16 pm

It's good to hear that teaching intelligent design in schools is very unpopular. There's no way I'd ever go to school and be taught that. And for people having shaky beliefs, well, it's all made up, so it can be hard to steadily believe their beliefs. Only makes sense.

26. Dissing Deism

Comment #62450 by Kakashi_monkey on August 9, 2007 at 7:07 pm

I might read The God Delusion soon. "Razor wit and demolishing religious claims." Good to have a juggernaught on our side!

27. Curriculum for Baptist School

Comment #62336 by Kakashi_monkey on August 9, 2007 at 10:15 am

That cirriculum is so horrible! I'm taking Pre-Calc this year, but I'm certainly not going to study God's use of Pre-calc in making everything (looks like even God needs a cookbook). I'm taking good old Pre-calc as JUST MATH. Not God's cookbook.

28. Fossils in Kenya Challenge Linear Evolution

Comment #62259 by Kakashi_monkey on August 9, 2007 at 6:48 am

Fascinating stuff there. I have a book about early humans, with Australopithicus, H. Habilis, and others. I always thought Erectus evolved into Habilis. Guess not.

29. Eight-million-year-old bug is alive and growing

Comment #62258 by Kakashi_monkey on August 9, 2007 at 6:43 am

Comment #62215 by Happy Primate

I'm with you all the way on this. I'm a big space enthusiast, and alien life is one of the most important and fascinating aspects of it. Remember the worm-like structure found on a Mars rock? If it wasn't a worm, what in the world(or what in Mars) was it??
That probe had better get us some answers! :D

30. Eight-million-year-old bug is alive and growing

Comment #62171 by Kakashi_monkey on August 8, 2007 at 2:19 pm

Nothing like ancient organisms coming back to life! This would make good grounds for a sci-fi thriller where deadly diseases and viruses are released by global warming. Let's hope we don't get any in our oceans!

31. Atheist 'Metaphysics' and Religious Equivocation

Comment #62147 by Kakashi_monkey on August 8, 2007 at 10:36 am

That's the reason why science is infalliable; we only accept what we know is true. Religion is its evil opposite, seeking groundless knowlege. Christians believe what they want to, whether it makes sense and has evidence or not. Go science!!

32. Pentagon: Hold On, Christian Soldiers!

Comment #61944 by Kakashi_monkey on August 7, 2007 at 2:09 pm

Christian corruption is all around us, even in the military! Even though I think the Iraq War is an unworthy cause, I'd rather see money going to help soldiers there than boost Christian causes. Even so, I'd like to see troop withdrawal really start....

33. Atheists of the world: unite!

Comment #61513 by Kakashi_monkey on August 5, 2007 at 1:10 pm

It's quite time for us to come out. It's the same story for all outnumbered resisters: they stay safe in their shelter until they wither away. We must strike back and weaken religion on its foundation and convince people to understand we are right.

34. New age therapies cause 'retreat from reason'

Comment #61512 by Kakashi_monkey on August 5, 2007 at 1:07 pm

Again it happens. People settle for what they want, not what they need. They think going to a spiritual healer does them good, and they leave happy and don't care about any of it beyond that.

Superstition rules only because people believe what they want to! Those who belive in ghosts do so becuase they want to believe in them. I have seen a lot of pictures and videos of "ghost encounters", and it's obvious to me they're 100% fake. I'm young, but I can reject nonsense people twice my age gladly take in.

35. Could these books be part of the problem?

Comment #60974 by Kakashi_monkey on August 3, 2007 at 8:11 am

I saw the above book at Price Chopper recently. These books are actually good; only idiots get suckered into religion and stay there. The christians are stabbing themselves with these!

36. Come Out!

Comment #59479 by Kakashi_monkey on July 29, 2007 at 7:50 am

It's true that to some people, having a unifying symbol for atheism makes it more like a religion. So maybe, instead, this A can represent the collective strengh of atheism. It could be like a badge for all atheists, showing we are one and proud to be so, but the A won't be like the representation of a tight, coherent army.

37. Resisting peer pressure: new findings shed light on adolescent decision-making

Comment #59139 by Kakashi_monkey on July 27, 2007 at 2:27 pm

Peers pressure each other for many things, religion among them. Some christian kids bother the atheist ones, "You don't belive in god?! You should!" I have resisted peer pressure from my peers in my elementary school days about religion, and I stand strong for atheism. I hope most atheist kids and adults are capable of fending off religion attacks.

38. How could God allow 26 pilgrims to die in a crash?

Comment #58674 by Kakashi_monkey on July 25, 2007 at 5:22 pm

My family and I often have discussions about God and religion (we're all atheists), and this always come up. A real God would not allow human suffering. And if it's a test, we're failing it; crimes and hate still exist everywhere. God must be pretty naughty up there, if we're in his image.

39. Dipping a Toe Into Marine Biology, at a Summer Camp

Comment #57916 by Kakashi_monkey on July 22, 2007 at 9:18 am

I can't tell you enough how important I find science camps like this. In a world of religion and ignorance, our generation sure needs this. Marine biology camp sure beats the crap out of Bible lessons I've heard of. I'd like nothing more than go to a space camp!

40. Transcending God: An interview with Christopher Hitchens

Comment #56016 by Kakashi_monkey on July 13, 2007 at 9:25 am

My, it's good to have a sharp-tongued man like this supporting atheism and not fighting it. History deals with real happenings, not what pastors tell you what happened. If you want to make me believe Goliath did this or Adam did that, find fossils or other records and not a pastor's babbling.

41. Richard Dawkins Replies to David Sloan Wilson

Comment #55786 by Kakashi_monkey on July 12, 2007 at 9:16 am

I haven't read The God Delusion but would like to. Whatever RD writes, I'll read it.

42. Small, Yes, but Mighty: The Molecule Called Water

Comment #55197 by Kakashi_monkey on July 10, 2007 at 8:30 am

Water. Can't go without it.

The human fetus is proof we came from water creatures. At some point in de development, the fetus has a tail and finlike parts, which vanish as it further grows. Can't say that was God's will or anything; it's evolution's legacy in action!

43. A force for good?

Comment #55194 by Kakashi_monkey on July 10, 2007 at 8:23 am

This guy really goes out of his way to make Atheists sound like we're blaming religion for too much. Even if many charities are religion based, they're only doing it because they think God wants them to help all humans, not because they personally want it so. Religion is dictating what they do. And not all peoples need that money. In some areas, helping the poor lets them live and have children, then those children grow up and ask us for money. These christian charities are extending the problem!!
The idea of God as a metaphor is just an excuse. You believe in a divine being or you don't. And if you're smart, you don't.

44. Genetic Engineers Who Don't Just Tinker

Comment #54628 by Kakashi_monkey on July 8, 2007 at 8:16 am

Wow, that's wierd. Synthetically growing cells? Bioengineering sounds like nothing compared to that. But I don't think making petrol from cells is a good idea. We need to use greener fuels such as hydrogen fuel cells and solar power to save our Earth!

45. Scientists Urge a Search for Life Not as We Know It

Comment #54464 by Kakashi_monkey on July 7, 2007 at 10:34 am

The Bible definitely doesn't mention dinosaurs! This "weird life" concept is a good step in looking for alien life. What makes extraterrestrail life diffrent from us isn't just looks, but chemestry makeup too. Who knows what aliens out there will be based on or swimming in?

46. I believe that there is no God.

Comment #54252 by Kakashi_monkey on July 6, 2007 at 6:42 am

That was kind of confusing. "Beyond atheism"?

47. We of little faith

Comment #50450 by Kakashi_monkey on June 18, 2007 at 7:45 am

It looks to me like Tony Blair is not making a valid point he believes in, but just keeping the Muslims happy (and no one likes a unhappy Muslim).

48. Jerry Falwell Deconverted on Deathbed!

Comment #44605 by Kakashi_monkey on May 25, 2007 at 5:28 am

Urg, I haaaaate Falwell. Ugly old thing. What a terrible life he led and terrible things he did to others. I hope there aren't many other Falwells out there.

49. A galactic fossil - Star is found to be 13.2 billion years old

Comment #44602 by Kakashi_monkey on May 25, 2007 at 5:24 am

The star's age was also measured with radioactive decay and radioactive elements in the star, which measure it to be over 13 billion years old. Your theory of this star being a donor of its materials to form our galaxy. The light we recieved of it was 13 billion years old; it's possible it has been shining light in our galaxy for all of its time here, and we just now picked it up. The star is old, but maybe not the light of it we picked up.

Just a thought.

50. A galactic fossil - Star is found to be 13.2 billion years old

Comment #44209 by Kakashi_monkey on May 23, 2007 at 4:12 pm

There had to be first stars, and here is one. Interesting how non-metal its composition was. Most stars today expand late in their lives when they burn heavier and heavier elements, mostly metals. This star must have just puffed away.