Battle Readings is a regularly updated compilation of articles, essays, and opinion pieces relevant to the themes of the Battle of Ideas.
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Creationism gains foothold in schools
When treated simply as an alternative belief system it becomes possible for a form of creationism to be taught in schools
Christopher Morgan and Abul Taher,
The Times, 30 December 2006
Monster, marvel, or just misunderstood
Rather than simply vilifying agbiotech and GM crops, we need to foster a greater understanding of the wider opportunities (and possible risks) that they might bring.
Denis Murphy,
Public Service Review, 1 December 2006
Enemies of Science
The biggest threat to science doesn't come from the extremist who burns down farms in solidarity with research animals. It comes from those who claim to respect the way science creates knowledge, but then misinterpret, distort or ignore that knowledge.
Alok Jha,
Guardian, 12 November 2006
Instant Expert: Forensic Science
Forensic science has become a hot subject due to US television shows such as
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and
Law and Order.
John Pickrell,
New Scientist, 10 November 2006
Chaotic world of climate truth
To state the climate change will be "catastrophic" hides a cascade of value-laden assumptions which do not emerge from from empirical or theoretical science
Mike Hulme,
BBC News, 3 November 2006
Who are you calling old?
A look at why creationism is on the rise at a time when one would expect it to have as many adherents as the flat earth society
Rob Blackhurst,
Financial Times, 15 October 2006
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