‘Hear, hear!’ Radio science in 1945
‘Hear, hear!’ Radio science in 1945.
The Mechanics and Meaning of That Ol’ Dial-Up Modem Sound – The Atlantic
The Mechanics and Meaning of That Ol’ Dial-Up Modem Sound – The Atlantic.
Science celebrities and a slice of paradise at the Enlightenment Café
The deziens of this darkened ville will stop at nothing in their headlong pursuit of fresh delights. Such is their thirst to slake their noveltylust they will drink deep of … Continue reading
Like the Ocean, Like the Innocent Pt 2: The Innocent by The Besnard Lakes
Originally posted on this is that song:
The Besnard Lakes If you only listen to one song today, make it “Like the Ocean, Like the Innocent Pt. 2: The Innocent”…
Yakety Yak (don’t talk back): The 2012 Loebner Prize at Bletchley Park
I sit down at the computer terminal. This is my first contact with a synthetic intelligence and I’m somewhat at loss about how to start the conversation. Showing dazzling originality, … Continue reading
Self-publishing: discoverability and the bubble
A deluge of articles on the web about ebooks and self-publishing, and a frenzy of speculation from publishers, authors and reviewers about what it all means… I’ve found myself following … Continue reading
Lunar Gold Rush: Genuine Moon Rock Up for Grabs!
What do I do with my Goodwill Moon Rock and how can I tell if my moon rock is real? NASA, for no obvious reason, has recently announced that it … Continue reading
Survivors: Nature’s Indestructible Creatures
“After 400 million years of existence, well, rubbery hardly does it justice.” Survivors: Nature’s Indestructible Creatures (BBC4) was unusual in several ways. Unusual in that it was the documentary-of-Richard-Fortey’s-book, rather … Continue reading
The Science Samosa 