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Physics of lapping lets cats drink without mess
First up, apologies on the lateness of my post. A whole week has gone past! Oh me! I humbly do beseech you to forgive this old salt and do throw myself upon the deck in penance. Me only defense is that...
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What is a light cone?
Simultaneous is not simultaneous. Space and time do not exist. These, and other strange and wonderful things, are the hallmarks of Einsteins Theory of Relativity and what we’re talking about today. A...
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Science that’s only skin deep
I’m a guest blogger for the RiAus, and this post also appeared on their fancy website. To tell the truth, I really wanted to call this post “Hormonally Yours” in homage to the Shakespeare Sisters...
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For love of the pancreas
Pancreas toy from Organbank on Etsy (click through) Ahoy! Today’s Request a Post comes from Devil’s Snare, a Potter fan I’d wager. Devil’s Snare asks “what features will a person show if his pancreas...
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Science of electronic cigarettes, as seen on the Tourist
Happy New Year! On the first of January, I went to see The Tourist. It promised to be an excessively attractive movie starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp, the two best heartthrobs on screen. I...
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So many baby octopuses
One of my guilty pleasures is my RSS subscription to Zooborns, a blog all about baby animals. When I check Google Reader, I read sensible, serious blog posts about science until I finally cave and look...
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Ferrofluid patterns and dancing art, fun with magnets
Ferrofluid, image by @DrSkySkull Behold ferrofluid, nanoparticles of iron coated in a surfactant and suspended in a solution of oil or water. The surfactant can be citric acid or soy lecithin, among...
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SKA – Something Kinda Awesome and a tremendous telescope
The Australian Government just announced it will spend 40 million dollars over the next four years to support Australia’s bid to host the Square Kilometre Array (SKA.) If, like me last week, you’re not...
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SKA, supercomputers and information technology
Image by SPDO/Swinburne Astronomy ProductionsSince seeing the RiAus event on the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) with Professor Peter Quinn speaking, I’ve been posting bits and pieces from the night. I...
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Chasing the aurora
Own picture, free to use or share A brisk wind flowed through the trees as I retreat for the car. Ignition on, -17°C outside, warm air flows through the vents. Another cold clear night – perfect for...
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