Talk Science is a general discussion group for asking questions and discussing any science related topic. Any area of science is on topic. Related areas such as mathematics use in science, engineering concepts related to science or IT use in science are also on-topic.

Some areas will be off-topic and cannot be discussed in Talk Science. Some examples of off-topic areas are:

Religion - no discussion of religion will be allowed. This includes discussion of areas where scientific theories and discoveries contradict the tenets of any religion.

Politics - discussion of the politics sometimes associated with certain scientific areas are not appropriate. For example the influence of human activity on global warming. The effects of global warming and the causes will be on topic but not partisan arguments about whether human activity is a major contributing factor or not.

Creationism & Intelligent design - these are not science. They are off-topic. Another group called DebunkCreation here on Yahoo is a suitable location if you want to discuss them.

Ethics - the ethical implications of certain scientific discoveries and research are off-topic. Our focus will be on the actual scientific processes and research not on whether the science should be done. For example the science behind the use of stem cells in medicine will be on-topic but a discussion as to whether this should be done from an ethical standpoint will be off-topic.

IT wars - Mac vs. Windows.

Anyone failing to follow these rules will be warned, then placed on moderation. Any posts they make to the list will then have to be approved before being posted. On topic posts will be allowed through unedited. Off-topic posts will be deleted.

All new members will be, when first joining the group, on moderated status. This will be changed when the moderators are satisfied they are going to follow the rules. Other areas may be deemed off-topic as they arise and the group evolves.

There's plenty to discuss. Join in.