New tests of the Copernican Principle proposed – physicsworld.com “”I would bet my house now that the results will come out null so the Copernican Principle is valid on the scales we observe,” says Paul Steinhardt a cosmologist at Princeton University, “But I think the experiments should be done.”” (tags: science astronomy physics theory news)… Continue reading links for 2008-05-26
Author: Chad Orzel
Built On Facts
Every now and then, I look at the huge list of blogs and news sources in my RSS feeds, and say to myself “You really need to thin these out…” How can I make any progress, though, when there are always great new blogs being created? The latest new blog to ctach my interest and… Continue reading Built On Facts
Random Quotes
Via Lara, a “meme” calling for the posting of random quotes. Because why not? “We are an impossibility in an impossible universe. “ Ray Bradbury (1920 – ) “Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example. “ Mark Twain (1835 – 1910), Pudd’nhead Wilson (1894) “Progress isn’t made… Continue reading Random Quotes
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Mark Batty Publisher/ Books/ Description Bedtime reading for future font geeks. (tags: books silly language publishing) Where to Watch Phoenix’ Landing – The Planetary Society Blog | The Planetary Society “There are a bazillion sources of information on what’s up with Phoenix as its landing approaches on Sunday, so here’s an attempt to round up… Continue reading links for 2008-05-25
Recent Movie Round-Up
For the first time since I don’t know when, Kate and I have gone to see movies in a theater on two consecutive weekends. I’m pretty sure this hasn’t happened in at least two years. Anyway, before my general (spoiler-free) movie comments, some trailers: You Don’t Mess With the Zohan. Seriously, this is a movie?… Continue reading Recent Movie Round-Up
Comparative Vertebrate Video
A colleague in Biology had his Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy class make videos explaining something they studied in class. He’s posted the results to YouTube and Facebook, so the students can see them, but thanks to the magic of the Internet, you, too, can learn about the bite force of bats from a college student in… Continue reading Comparative Vertebrate Video
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Easily Distracted » Blog Archive » In My Day… “[I]t would help, if you want to complain about the declining quality of the humanities, to not be a historical dunderhead on a fantastic scale, to demonstrate some degree of erudition.” (tags: academia humanities history society culture education)
Associate Professor Stemwedel
In happier news, Janet’s passed her tenure review. Go congratulate her.
RIP “RD,” 2003-2008
A few years ago, my father retired from public school teaching, and decided to get a dog to keep him company. He purchased a yellow Labrador Retreiver puppy, who was dubbed “RD” for “Ron’s Dog.” He started out small, but quickly grew into a barrel-chested lunkhead, who panted like a freight train whenever he saw… Continue reading RIP “RD,” 2003-2008
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Thoughts from Kansas : Hurray for the primaries! “Good Lord, they’ve all gone crazy. It isn’t just Lanny Davis any more.” (tags: US politics video youtube silly) Astronomers watch as star dies – physicsworld.com “The source, now identified as SN 2008D, marks the first time a star has been caught turning into a “type-Ib” supernova”… Continue reading links for 2008-05-23