Author: Chad Orzel

Links for 2010-10-18

The Trouble with Scientists | Speakeasy Science “Scientists won’t talk to journalists; they don’t want to waste their time “dumbing it down”; they don’t see it as “making us smarter.” So many of the good stories in science don’t get covered at all. Or the stories get covered only for an already science-literate audience –… Continue reading Links for 2010-10-18

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Toddler See, Toddler Do

I’m always taking pictures of SteelyKid going about her business, so a little turnabout is fair play: The “camera” she’s using is actually a small calculator that my mom gave her. She also uses this like a phone, to carry on lengthy conversations with her great-grandmother and sometimes friends from day care. She’ll also sometimes… Continue reading Toddler See, Toddler Do

Links for 2010-10-17

It’s Time To Forgive George Lucas “I cannot defend the prequels, despite their many laudable qualities: often wonderful if no longer industry-defining special effects; Jedi Knights that are warriors to be feared and respected; a glimpse of a splendid Republic of majestic alien races, a galaxy worth fighting for. What I can say now, after… Continue reading Links for 2010-10-17

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Short Story Club: “No Time Like the Present” by Carol Emshwiller

This week’s short story club entry is Carol Emshwiller’s “No Time Like the Present,” a sort of timeless time-travel story. It’s narrated by a teenage girl in an unnamed town somewhere in the US whose town sees a sudden influx of tall blond people who behave very oddly. While it’s pretty obvious to the reader… Continue reading Short Story Club: “No Time Like the Present” by Carol Emshwiller

Links for 2010-10-16

Scale of Universe – Interactive Scale of the Universe Tool A spiffy interactive guide to the scale of things. (tags: science astronomy physics biology measurement computing internet) slacktivist: Hold on to the good “Test everything. Hold on to the good. That’s from the Apostle Paul, actually. It’s a bona fide biblical commandment. Both parts of… Continue reading Links for 2010-10-16

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Poll: Religious Beliefs of Scientists and Science Blog Readers

A big and important argument about religion and science has flared up again on Twittter. It occurs to me, though, that nobody has taken the obvious step of polling people about their actual beliefs, so let’s see if we can’t settle this question with (social) SCIENCE!: I would prefer to be a member of:Market Research… Continue reading Poll: Religious Beliefs of Scientists and Science Blog Readers

Links for 2010-10-15

Kung Fu Hustle | Film | The New Cult Canon | The A.V. Club “Stephen Chow seems to understand the limits and potential of CGI action better than anyone. If CGI is fundamentally inadequate in giving realistic action the same punch it has with real stunts and practical effects, then why not go completely in… Continue reading Links for 2010-10-15

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How to Teach Physics With How to Teach Physics to Your Dog

Emmy and I are in Buffalo today, after a long drive last night, made longer by the NY Thruway authorities decidin to randomly sprinkle lane closures along the westbound portion of I-90. They also made the sadistic move of putting on the “tune to this radio station for information” flashers before the big back-up, and… Continue reading How to Teach Physics With How to Teach Physics to Your Dog