As a short follow up, lots of blogs are using the word “heresy” to describe the proposal that the DNA in GFAJ-1 contains arsenic at spots instead of phosphorus. It is not heresy; it is just a hypothesis, and can be tested like any other.
Steven Benner discusses recent events in science and how they force us to think about how science is done.
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About "A Tempting Science"
Steven Benner discusses recent events in science and how they force us to think about how science is done. For information about Steven Benner’s career, research goals, and publications, please view his biosketch. -
Life, the Universe...
Life, the Universe, and the Scientific Method discusses cross-disciplinary science to explain how scientists approach “big” questions, here, whether alien life might exist. With full color graphics and two dozen cartoons done by Jake Fuller, this is a must read for those interested in how science really works. As a limited time special offer for visiting our website, an autographed copy of the book can be purchased for a reduced price; visit ffame.org for details.