Author: Chad Orzel

Links for 2010-12-30

slacktivist: Excruciating “The work of a senator doesn’t have to be so painful. If you find yourself complaining because you’re being forced to defend indefensible positions by voting on them, it might be that the problem doesn’t lie with those forcing you to cast a vote and take a stand. It seems more likely that… Continue reading Links for 2010-12-30

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The Status of Simulations

Most of what would ordinarily be blogging time this morning got used up writing a response to a question at the Physics Stack Exchange. But having put all that effort in over there, I might as well put it to use here, too… The question comes from a person who did a poster on terminology… Continue reading The Status of Simulations

Poll: Top Physics Story of 2010?

It’s the last week of the (calendar) year, which means it’s a good time to recap the previous twelve months worth of scientific news. Typically, publications like Physics World will publish a list of top ten physics stories of 2010, but we’re all Web 2.0 these days, so it seems more appropriate to put this… Continue reading Poll: Top Physics Story of 2010?

Links for 2010-12-28

Do dogs need sweaters when it’s cold? Plus: Is road salt edible? – By Brian Palmer – Slate Magazine “A major blizzard dropped 20 inches of snow on New York City on Sunday night as it made its way up the East Coast. Monday-morning dog-walkers had their animals decked out in sweaters and booties to… Continue reading Links for 2010-12-28

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Wind and Snow

We caught only a glancing blow from the latest Snowpocalypse event, with maybe six inches of light, powdery snow. It’s difficult to estimate depth, because it’s so light and powdery, and very, very windy. To give you an idea of the local conditions, here’s a picture of the thistle-seed feeder hanging outside our front window:… Continue reading Wind and Snow