This week I watched some good videos and read some very bad science. The short videos were from Linda Feferman, a Sundance award-winning director who has produced science related programming for Wired and PBS. The bad science came from none other than the Los Angeles Times. Let me start in a little more detail with […]
The Elegant But Complicated Universe
For the last three weeks, I have waded through Brian Greene’s The Elegant Universe, a book that explains string theory and its role in physics. Now that I have finished the book, I wanted explore its contents with you in the hopes that you and I will have a better understanding of the universe. As […]
Discovering Jennifer Ouellette
Poker is such a fun game. You intently stare across the table at your opponents. Does anyone have a better hand than you? Does anyone know you have those pocket Kings? You take a quick glance at you two cards just to make sure you do have Kings. The intensity in the room is palpable. […]
An Invisible Man, Two Visible Heads and The Future
As usual, my readings for this week bounced around from topic to topic. I learned about an icon, entered the mind of a fascinating couple, and explored the future. I have been inspired on so many levels. Here’s why. An Invisible Man Before I read the “Return of the Invisible Man” by Tim Folger, I […]
Genomes, Intraterrestrials and Tissue
For thousands of years, humans have been curious. That curiosity has led us to advances in technology and scientific discoveries. Fortunately, humans today are just as curious. This week I read about people near and far who continue to put their urge to ask questions to good use. So, let me start with a relatively […]