Is it better to know?

Stephen Colbert interviews Dr. Neil De Grasse Tyson.

A matter of fact, James Burke

Science and scientism

Is science more superior than art? Can science guide us to choices for a better life? Though science has indeed lifted human life and imagination what can be its limitation?

Is science the new God?

Debunking myths

Skeptic Society founder Michael Shermer dedicates his life to debunking myths, superstitions and urban legends, and also explaining why we believe them. Along with publishing Skeptic Magazine.

This is a TED video clip.

Science rightful place

It was equated by the writer that Science and Democracy go together.

The word science again was sparked in the speech of Barack Obama last 20 January.

Obama wants "to restore science in its rightful place."

Where would that be in our society?

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Science and Society

Science, Society and Superstition, from the World Socialist forum.

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http://www.wsws.org/articles/2000/aug2000/geno-a15.shtml

Tradition, science, law, "utang na loob"

In Yemen, very young girls can be wed.

Najood Ali, 10 years old, walked out of her husband of 30 years. She asked a judge for a divorce and she was granted.

In Yemen there are tradition of early marriage due to a religious model and of course the ubiquitous situation called poverty.

We know in public health that an early pregnancy exposes a girl to dangers due to child birth. Much of these girls wanted to play more.

In Romania a girl asked to have an abortion at age 11 because she felt it violates her right being a child. She was raped by her 19 year old uncle.

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http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/06/29/mideast/yemen.php