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Yakk · 01-24-2005, 11:34 AM

Science is a big part of modern society, and there really isn't a good spot to talk about it on TFP.

While many posts about Science itself can go into Politics, many scientific issues are rather tangental to the world of politics.

Knowledge seems somewhat reasonable, but it is apparently for asking questions from others with expertese, not discussing Science news. Philsophy works for some things (like cosmology etc), but not for others.

In particular, I noticed a link between two studies that had made it to the popular media, and wanted to comment on it. It really doesn't fit anywhere.

The post I wanted to make:

Quote:

Two articles showed up. I find the two points very interesting:

http://www.corante.com/loom/archives...anderthals.php

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Varki has been puzzled by the fact that some scientists over the years have reported detecting tiny amounts of Neu5Gc in humans. If, as Varki has found, the genetic machinery for making this sugar is broken beyond repair, how are they getting it? He and his researchers have spent several years attacking the problem. Their experiiments indicate that we pick up the sugars from the foods we eat--in particular beef and other meat from mammals. Our cells absorb the foreign Neu5Gc and stick them on their surfaces, alongside their normal Neu5Ac sugars. It's possible that their similarity fools our cells into making this mistake. This happens only rarely, but often enough that we develop antibodies to Neu5Gc. In other words, our bodies know that Neu5Gc is the enemy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4065433.stm

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Eating a large amount of red meat has been linked to an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, scientists say.

Eating mammal meat apparently results in our cells adding Neu5Gc to their surface. Neu5Gc induces an immune response in humans. Eating mammal meat apparently causes an increased risk of an auto-immune desease, rheumatoid arthritis.

Coincidence?

Where would I put such a post? =)

the_marq · 01-24-2005, 11:44 AM

I agree with Yakk. Months and Months ago I made a similar suggestion but didn't present it very well. Other conversations that could go in Tilted Science:

*The Hygens Probe
*Death of the Hubble
*Nanotech in Modern Warfare

...and so on.

Please give us Tilted Science.

braisler · 01-24-2005, 11:53 AM

I second (or third) that suggestion. Surely there are other forums here and elsewhere in which we can address our science related questions and discussions, but it would be nice to have a forum here that we can call home.

arch13 · 01-24-2005, 02:45 PM

Guys, it's always been the same here at the TFP.

Tilted investing was added because people constantly posted money questions in tilted living. A couple science posts are great, but it needs to be a constant flow.
My advice, choose a forum that supports science and always post your science articals there. See if discussion develops. Explore whether people start posting their own science articals in kind.

In other words, let it grow naturaly, and if the need begins to show itself through a constant stream and healthy discussion volume, come back and make the case here at tilted suggestions.

Halx · 01-24-2005, 03:36 PM

Knowledge?

SecretMethod70 · 01-24-2005, 04:42 PM

Knowledge is a good place for this stuff, as is General Discussion. Most of these articles are geared towards an average reader with a casual interest in the topic. I like to think that most TFP members are intelligent enough to be able to have a conversation about these topics, and when the topics are regarding recent events or findings, I think they can fit quite nicely into General Discussion. I'm sure plenty of people would be willing to discuss the Huygen's probe there.

01-24-2005, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
the_marq All hail the Mountain King Location: Black Mesa	I agree with Yakk. Months and Months ago I made a similar suggestion but didn't present it very well. Other conversations that could go in Tilted Science: The Hygens Probe Death of the Hubble Nanotech in Modern Warfare ...and so on. Please give us Tilted Science. __________________ The Truth: Johnny Cash could have kicked Bruce Lee's ass if he wanted to.* #3 in a series

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arch13 Loves my girl in thongs Location: North of Mexico, South of Canada	Guys, it's always been the same here at the TFP. Tilted investing was added because people constantly posted money questions in tilted living. A couple science posts are great, but it needs to be a constant flow. My advice, choose a forum that supports science and always post your science articals there. See if discussion develops. Explore whether people start posting their own science articals in kind. In other words, let it grow naturaly, and if the need begins to show itself through a constant stream and healthy discussion volume, come back and make the case here at tilted suggestions. __________________ Seen on an employer evaluation: "The wheel is turning but the hamsters dead" ____________________________ Is arch13 really a porn diety ? find out after the film at 11. -Nanofever Last edited by arch13; 01-24-2005 at 02:47 PM.. Reason: Hooked on phonics wurked for me!

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01-24-2005, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	Knowledge is a good place for this stuff, as is General Discussion. Most of these articles are geared towards an average reader with a casual interest in the topic. I like to think that most TFP members are intelligent enough to be able to have a conversation about these topics, and when the topics are regarding recent events or findings, I think they can fit quite nicely into General Discussion. I'm sure plenty of people would be willing to discuss the Huygen's probe there. __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

01-24-2005, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
braisler Addict Location: Midway, KY	I second (or third) that suggestion. Surely there are other forums here and elsewhere in which we can address our science related questions and discussions, but it would be nice to have a forum here that we can call home.