For all the science lovers out there

[kandrathe]

Scientists Kill World’s Oldest Animal to Find Its Age

I dispute this. Sponges are also animals, and often live longer. Still, I cringe when I hear of anything being needlessly killed.

Science has a tragic flaw at least some of the time.

Yes. To quote Crichton, "Let's be clear. The planet is not in jeopardy. We are in jeopardy. We haven't got the power to destroy—or to save it. But we might have the power to save ourselves" (Crichton, 369).