The Sound Of Settled Science

Dogblogging Unsettled Science 15 Comments

Gonadectomy effects on the risk of immune disorders in the dog

The data underscore the importance of sex steroids on immune function emphasizing a role of these hormones on tissue self-recognition. Neutering is critically important for population control, reduction of reproductive disorders, and offers convenience for owners. Despite these advantages, the analyses of the present study suggest that neutering is associated with increased risk for certain autoimmune disorders and underscore the need for owners to consult with their veterinary practitioner prior to neutering to evaluate possible benefits and risks associated with such a procedure.

No one tell Greenpeace.

Climate Cult 23 Comments

That beer, wine and spirits create a very large amount of carbon dioxide. Regarding the charts at the link, recognize that a beer wort aiming for 5% ABV will usually start at about 1.060 specific gravity or about 15 degrees Balling. Wine will start around 1.10 specific gravity depending on the must.
That means that in 2015, Canadians produced approximately 116,402.116 kg of CO2 from beer alone.


#NotACult, no no no.

The Sound Of Settled Science

Unsettled Science 8 Comments

Via WUWT;

Vast ranges of volcanoes hidden under the oceans are presumed by scientists to be the gentle giants of the planet, oozing lava at slow, steady rates along mid-ocean ridges. But a new study shows that they flare up on strikingly regular cycles, ranging from two weeks to 100,000 years-and, that they erupt almost exclusively during the first six months of each year. The pulses-apparently tied to short- and long-term changes in earth’s orbit, and to sea levels-may help trigger natural climate swings. Scientists have already speculated that volcanic cycles on land emitting large amounts of carbon dioxide might influence climate; but up to now there was no evidence from submarine volcanoes. The findings suggest that models of earth’s natural climate dynamics, and by extension human-influenced climate change, may have to be adjusted. The study appears this week in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.

Yo, Yanks? You want your illegals back?

You Might Be A Liberal 54 Comments

Nearly half of the asylum seekers crossing the Manitoba border illegally in the last few weeks are being detained because of serious criminal records, suggesting the profile of would-be refugee claimants is changing, according to the union representing border patrol officers.
Makes total sense to anyone giving any thought what-so-ever about human nature. But then, Shiny Pony seems like a bit of an air-head and his sycophants are what they are.
Via TimR and Warren K Smith.

The Economic Nature of College is “Wedding”

Uncategorized 13 Comments

“And then finally, the price. To have this birthright, to have this entitlement, nobody cares about logic, reason, evidence, finances, or math. College, just like “her day,” is worth any price because up to this point in these kids’ lives, we as a society have given them nothing else to live for. We get divorced, we mock nuclear families, we value things over friends, we cripple the economy, we load up on debt, we hate our own country, we criminalize success – precisely, what do these kids have to look forward to after they graduate from college? As far as they’re concerned life is over at 22 and then they lead the lives you do, which, sadly, for the most part is pretty pathetic in their eyes.”

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