I just read an intriguing article on the Mpemba effect at Skulls in the Stars. Between the history of the effect and the continuing puzzle of what causes it, this is the best example of science-as-a-process I’ve ever seen: Mpemba made his accidental discovery in Tanzania in 1963, when he was only 13 years old [...]
Posted by Chris in Science on June 1st, 2011 | Comments Off
I (and Global Spin) have changed a bit over the last few months. Nothing you’d notice much, but I’ve set aside a few projects and picked up a few others. Specifically, I’m starting the long road toward becoming a licensed scientician. Long story short: Global Spin is shifting towards science blogging. For the remainder of [...]
Posted by Chris in Blog on March 23rd, 2011 | Comments Off
I don’t fly. Since the TSA put its latest set of security-theater rules in effect, I just can’t do it (or ask my family to) in good conscience. It comes down to this: I know too many people who would be traumatized by the kind of treatment the TSA has made mandatory. I can think [...]
Posted by Chris in Bummer, Crime, Family, Government, Law, Philosophy, Security Theater, Travel on January 19th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
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