The Decline in Insects
In my back yard I have three bluebird houses and a Koi pond which over the years have brought my family and I countless hours of calm, natural serenity. Over the last few years however I have noticed…
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Why Measure The Top Quark Production Cross Section?
As part of my self-celebrations for XX years of blogging activities, I am reposting here (very) old articles I wrote over the years on topics ranging from Physics to Chess to anything in between.
Defining Astronauts: Risk Taking And Training Make An Astronaut, Not Altitude.
Space agencies like NASA define astronaut based on whether someone as completed the training to be an astronaut. NASA also recognizes Astronauts who have flown missions with a gold pin instead…
The Sound Of Martian Winds
Mars is no vacation paradise. The temperatures fluctuate dramatically and average minus 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The surface is red dust punctuated by craters, canyons, and volcanoes. On the plus side,…