In which I draw a weird thing, do math, and make promises I intend to keep. OK nerds! Class is over, which means it’s time to get down and dirty with some physics. Last time this post had something substantive in it, I discussed the kinetic energy of a rigid rotating body and I introduced a new concept called the moment of inertia. Today we’ll do a couple of example problems and talk a... »
There is an effort underway in Congress to name a science laureate. (HT: NPR) We’ve hit a scary climate change milestone. (via Discovery News) The California Assembly passes protections for trans* youth. (via The Los Angeles Times) A high school student faces a backlash when he tries to get the 10 Commandments removed from his school. (via Raw Story) Featured image credit: Graf Spee Got a li... »
Hello! It’s time for more awesome sauce music! You ready to go? Let’s do eeeeeet. This week’s song is from a band that I thought broke up in the 90s (they, in fact, broke up just last year): Chumbawamba. Over the years they tackled feminism, animal rights, and anti-fascism. But they are probably most famous for their 1997 hit “Tubthumping.” The song we’re featur... »
The Minnesota house passes marriage equality. (via Think Progress) Teen develops a plugin that can be used to avoid TV spoilers. (via Phys.org) Texas high school cheerleaders can put Bible verses on banners displayed at football games. (via NBC News) Missouri is falling victim to UN conspiracy theories. (via The St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Featured image credit: Maggie Winters Got a link you think we... »
I had my first and last final of the semester today, and I am freaking exhausted. It’s been a couple of years since I’d taken a final exam, and I’m afraid my mind is a little out of shape. No matter, though. It’s over and there is no point in dwelling on it. I’m not good at not dwelling on things though. My brain can be my own worse enemy. Sometimes, despite my best e... »
The paleo diet is not based on science. (via io9) When working with men, women don’t give themselves enough credit. (via Phys.org) Female purity is hogwash. (via Jezebel) A Christian printing company refuses to print gay rights shirts for atheists. (via Raw Story) Featured image credit: mwboeckmann Got a link you think we should know about? Contact us here. »
Uuuuuuugh. I’m once again full of fail this week. And full of excuses! I have my trig final this week. On Wednesday. I’m nervous about it. I need to study. I really need to study. So I’m blowing this post off this week. I’m sorry! I really am. I love this weekly post more than any other post I do and I hate when I have to skip it. Luckily, after my final I’ll have a w... »
The clouded leopard is probably extinct. (via Scientific American) The real science behind Iron Man’s suit. (via Discovery News) Abercrombie doesn’t want disgusting fat people wearing its clothes. (via Jezebel) NASA high school STEM challenge announces the winning team. (via Phys.org) Featured image credit: luke.baldacchino Got a link you think we should know about? Contact us here. »
