TKC has always been a big fan of science . . . Sadly, I never really had an aptitude for the subject and growing up most of my science teachers looked at me suspiciously as if instructing me was tantamount to giving away important secrets in violation of national security.
Anyway, I'm still a big fan of all kinds of scientific endeavors that aren't even related to the amazing work they're doing with "male enhancement" wonder drugs . . . Even better, it's always nice to see that there is still a vibrant scientific community around Kansas City even though a great many folks in the rural part of Missouri object to it on the grounds of baby Jesus and back in the day people used to die not only because of impacted wisdom teeth but also because of their horrible lack of faith.
Sooooooo, in order to promote science of all sorts around the KC area KC Science, INC was created around November of last year in order to tout science-related events, encourage interest in science, advocate for science-based careers and inspire natural curiosity throughout the Kansas City area. KC Science, INC, is a partnership of KCPT Public Television, Johnson County Library, Science City at Union Station, Pathfinder Science and Science Pioneers.
Thus far the group has managed to produce one of those panicky talk shows on KCPT hosted by Nick Haines, in which it is foretold that we'll all be using ouija boards to predict the weather and the stock market in about a year - Not so surprisingly, that'll be more accurate than what we're relying on now.
Even better the group has produced some neat mini-documentaries available on YouTube via the JoCo library's page . . . And they're almost as entertaining as Weird Science, but not really.
Below are some of my favorites:
First up is Molly Davies from UMKC's Geosciences Dept. It's a great video about clean air in Kansas City, her research and the fact that the area has seen a significant rise in asthma that probably is due to JoCo commuters and all of the hot air regarding the renaissance of the urban core.
Next up is Latent Print Examiner, Tanya C. Lee of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, who is a forensic scientist. The mini-doc featuring her is interesting but even more fascinating is the fact that the broad is reasonably hot for scientist. And I'd guess that her fellow officers are even more creative than I ever could be regarding the areas where she could investigate or do some hands on research . . . Anyway, it's comforting to know that the KCPD is using the latest technology and employing brilliant scientific minds given that they've been stumped by the so-called "stop snitching" movement.
Other videos include:
Updated and on a related note: Kansas City lags in biotechnology investment
I guess the African Americans aren't turning the other cheek. Instead their running scared and hiding in their houses
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