Microwaves ruin everything
The wonderful video below reminds me of a good story about a microwave oven. Two microwave ovens, actually. But watch the video first, before I tell it. Don't worry, I'll wait. Wasn&...
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The incredible utility of Christmas tree tinsel
I learned something very cool yesterday. Of course, I'm a science geek, but I still thinks it's cool enough to share. I'm in Los Angeles this week, doing what I...
Rabbit transit
Rabbits, I would like to sit you down and have a very serious discussion with you. I understand that the way you zigzag as you flee is an effective way to evade most predators, and has...
Hacking reality
Back in June, during the week I attended the Starry Heaven workshop in Flagstaff, organizer extraordinaire Sarah K. Castle put...
Thursday, June 24, 2010
On Thursday, June 24, Bill will participate in a panel discussion on the interactions between science fiction and actual science.
Meet the new voice, (almost the) same as the old voice
On Tuesday I plan to sit down and watch The Oprah Winfrey Show for the first time, ever. I've seen bits and pieces before, but this will be the first time I watch the...