Articles for September 2016

Ringing the changes

The sophisticated basis of old technology

bellOur astronomer spent a few years in England, where he learned something of the arcane art of ringing church bells.  In the belfries of that country are wonderful examples of essentially Medieval technology that also demonstrate advanced mathematical and physical ideas.

Read More

Share Button

The yellow zone vs. the idiot light

What information are you given as an operator?

Much about automobiles has changed greatly over the past decade or two.  Part of it comes from different ideas of what the driver should be doing.

Read More

Share Button

If it’s worth doing. . .

Why bother with tentative research?

tandwOur astronomer ponders the state of the science in the middle of the last century, when things were so different and difficult.

Read More

Share Button

What are tests for?

Several possible answers (and an essay)

One of our consultants has begun tutoring, which has brought him into contact with the world of standardized tests after many years away.

Read More

Share Button