They even pass through the dog and then through you. That’s just unacceptable.
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Science Writers 2012
For the next several days (26-30 Oct), I will be back in the Triangle Area (Raleigh, North Carolina) pretending to be a science writer. I kind of hope nothing gets done around here while I’m gone – would make me feel needed.
The Art of Science: Two Ways of Looking at an Earthquake
Earthquakes are dramatic and frightening events. They literally shake our foundations, and large quakes can cause massive damage and disruption, revealing faults in societies, not just in the earth, as seen recently in China, Haiti and Japan. So it’s not surprising that artists are drawn to earthquakes as both an inspiration and a metaphor.
Luke Jerram, an English artist who mainly works in glass and often explores scientific themes in his work, made this Tohoku Earthquake Sculpture to commemorate the devastating 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Continue reading “The Art of Science: Two Ways of Looking at an Earthquake”
Walking with a Ghost: A Musical replication study
Last week, I got on the topic of replication studies. Dan Mangan’s new EP got me thinking about how our human desire to be pleasantly surprised is one way of thinking about why readers, reviewers and editors often prioritize novel findings over careful verification. This week, I’m pleased to present what I think is my favourite musical example of a replication study. Continue reading “Walking with a Ghost: A Musical replication study”
Science Caturday: Yoga or Physics?
Clever kittens can demonstrate both!
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The Finch and Pea 