Cal Poly professor discovers new planets

After 14 years of studying stars wobbling, physics professor David Mitchell and his research team have discovered seven new planets.

Born this way: Pride Month speaker discusses the science behind sexual orientation

Mustang Daily Staff Report news@mustangdaily.net What makes a person gay, straight or bisexual? Former Harvard neuroscientist Simon LeVay discussed the science behind sexual orientation during his presentation last night at Cal Poly’s Recreation Center as a part of Pride Month hosted by the Pride Center.…

Cate’s barnacles

Allison Montroy amontroy@mustangdaily.net The mid-morning silence is suddenly shattered by the splash of a dark, finned creature as biological sciences senior Cate Webster rises slowly from the murky, green water. She is clad in thick, black neoprene, decorated with a…

Distinguished scholar and scientist presents at Baker Forum

Dr. Walter Moos, a biotech executive, presented “The Dollars and Sense of Pharmaceutical Innovation: Saving Lives Through Drug Discovery” Sunday in Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre as part of the biennial Baker Forum.

Sexbots: The future, whether you like it or not

A sexbot is more complicated than your everyday sex toy, which usually has a single function.

Why I’m a scientist and a skeptic

I am a scientist because I care about finding what is true, and not what makes me feel happy or comfortable. I am an engineer to design sustainable solutions so that the intelligence which began here may continue as long as possible. I am a skeptic to protect myself and fellow humans from bad people.