How do we reopen it?
And yes, this looks like a good book.
Category Archives: General Science
Amazing Illusion
Honoring The Consonant
An interesting essay on a subject to which I had previously given little thought.
A Space Telescope
An enormous space telescope. I was writing about this sort of thing four decades ago, and it’s finally on the verge of fruition.
“The Science”
Meanwhile, Democrats pledge to follow the science of whichever union donates the most money.
Non-Stick Frying Pans
Why the food sticks sometimes.
I’d recommend against using sunflower oil, though. I use tallow, lard, or ghee.
T Cells
…may tell how long someone infected with covid will be immune.
This would imply that people who are asymptomatic, or have a mild case, would be more susceptible to reinfection.
Mars Perseverance
Bob Zimmerman has an analysis of the landing ellipse next month.
News You Probably Can’t Use
Why do men have to wait for Round 2?
I’d never given it much thought; I just figured it was one more way that women get a better deal, at least when it comes to sex.
Cephalopods
…are even weirder than we thought.
I won’t eat octopus, because I have too much respect for their intelligence.
[Update a few minutes later]
Link is fixed, sorry.