The SciencesJuly 25, 2014
Mysterious Tiles from a Time When Art and Science Were Friends
Forces in society of late have lots of us longing for the days of the Enlightenment, smallpox, powdered wigs, ridiculously uncomfortable clothing and all.
Science Education
EnvironmentJuly 25, 2014
Fact or Fiction?: The Sixth Mass Extinction Can Be Stopped
Is the planet undergoing the sixth mass extinction in its history courtesy of the human species?
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TechnologyJuly 24, 2014
12 Delightful Resources for Word Nerds Everywhere
My recent post about specialized dictionaries got me thinking about the fun books and sites I have encountered about words and language. I thought I would share a slightly off-topic post about my geeky love for words and language.
The SciencesJuly 24, 2014
What Makes Ice Melt Fastest?
A chemistry challenge from Science Buddies
The SciencesJuly 22, 2014
Under the Dome: Scientific American Editor in Chief Talks to the Senate
Scientific American Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina testifies before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation about the value of scientific research and development. Also testifying is Vint Cerf, one of the fathers of the Internet and Google’s vice president and "chief Internet evangelist." The hearings took place July 17, 2014
The SciencesJuly 22, 2014
Neal F. Lane: “Investments in Basic Research Are Just That: Investments”
Written testimony for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing "The Federal Research Portfolio: Capitalizing on Investments in R&D" held on July 17, 2014
TechnologyJuly 22, 2014
When Was the Last Time You Used a Print Dictionary?
I used to keep a small dictionary in my bedside table, another in the end table near the couch, one on my home office desk and another on my desk at work.
The SciencesJuly 22, 2014
Mariette DiChristina: "Science Is an Engine of Human Prosperity"
Written testimony for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing "The Federal Research Portfolio: Capitalizing on Investments in R&D" held on July 17, 2014
The SciencesJuly 22, 2014
Vinton G. Cerf: "The Value of Investment by the U.S. Government Cannot Be Overstated"
Written testimony for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing "The Federal Research Portfolio: Capitalizing on Investments in R&D" held on July 17, 2014
EvolutionJuly 21, 2014
Scopes Monkey Trial: Guilty
July 21 is verdict day in the infamous Scopes "Monkey" Trial of 1925. The verdict came in from a jury in Dayton, Tenn., that John Thomas Scopes had committed the crime of teaching evolution to students at his high school, for which transgression he was fined $100.
The SciencesJuly 19, 2014
Adjunct Instructors Petition for Better Pay, Job Security
Note: We’re pleased to feature a guest post by former Cocktail Party Physics co-blogger Ann (Lee) Kottner. Jennifer has graciously given me space to ask for some help from the science writing and STEM academic and post-ac community.
The SciencesJuly 18, 2014
NBA Star Goes Shark Tagging with Florida Youth
NBA Player James Jones, formerly with the Miami Heat, is spending time with the youth he serves through his foundation tagging sharks. Yes!