Gaps in knowledge Published on November 19, 2024November 15, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com High and low We note some gaps in our expertise. Read More
But first- Published on November 12, 2024November 10, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The two-step problem We identify a major block to productivity. Read More
A changing syllabus Published on November 5, 2024November 4, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com What to learn “Quantum Mechanics” is not what it used to be. Read More
Turning off the pumps Published on October 29, 2024October 28, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Cooling unplugged There are alternatives to the ubiquitous air conditioner. Read More
Attention to detail Published on October 22, 2024October 18, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Small mistakes We compare old and new examples of unforgiving calculations. Read More
Learning the kingdoms Published on October 15, 2024October 14, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Classifying life How do you go about organizing organisms? Read More
Domesticated plants Published on October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The earliest servant The first plant pressed into human service is probably not the one you’re thinking of. Read More
A difficult problem Published on October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Too hard The challenge problem was difficult. The interesting question is: why? Read More
A legacy Published on September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Lessons learned We ponder what we want to leave behind. Read More
Unimportant history Published on September 17, 2024September 16, 2024 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Obscure biography A book about someone we’d never heard of turns out to be unexpectedly interesting. Read More