Robot Telescopes Online for Everyone
“The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. We … Continue reading
Evolution of an Epidemic
What would you think if a third of the world’s population were infected with a bacterium? And if this was one that caused a deadly disease—one that was becoming resistant … Continue reading
Dirty Little Space Secrets
When it comes to spaceships, who does the rebuilding? And how much does it cost? Looking at stars costs billions and billions…have a look at an engineer’s view on space … Continue reading
Making the Hammer of Science Stronger for Crime Solving
When it comes to evidence in court, there’s nothing is better than DNA. Or is there? False testimony can be based on faulty science, and can lead to wrongful convictions. Are all crime … Continue reading
Science, Belief or Method?
For some of us, skepticism has almost become a religion. After I read each new science report, I often find myself wondering what I believe. Engineer Mike Macartney’s new article plays … Continue reading
After the Flood: Uncertainty and Disaster Planning
Can you ever really plan for mass fatalities? A world congress on disaster and emergency medicine met recently in Beijing China, to share experiences. The views from U.S., Japan and Haiti were … Continue reading
Speed of Thought, Light and Sound
Is there a limit to how fast we can go, how much space we can cover over a unit of time? Take a look at the speed of thought, speed … Continue reading
Cost and Prevention of Violence – an “App” Challenge
When the government makes a list of the top places to put our limited funds, how do projects get prioritized? One measure always taken is the financial cost of the … Continue reading
Going Global with the US Geologic Survey
Who needs Earth Science? We do. Now more than ever, we need awareness of Earth Science – climate, land, energy, water –for our health and our safety. It is also a … Continue reading
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