explanation

A small tool

One step beyond the eyes

We consider an anachronism.

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Beyond our expertise

Biology

We confront a vast area of (our) ignorance.

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Non-programmers

Asking the question

Are there some people who cannot learn computer programming?

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Attempting the impossible (II)

Parallel lines

We continue to wonder what good can come of trying to do what can’t be done.

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Attempting the impossible

Cubic equations

Sometimes going beyond 2 is extremely difficult.

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Spider bones

Big is different

We drag Physics into Halloween.

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Fear of the dark

What’s scary?

We ponder plastic skeletons and other seasonal paraphernalia.

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Know thyself

Learning and testing

Constructing a useful test can be very difficult.

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In praise of mediocrity

Home entertainment

When you can get world-class entertainment at the touch of a button, why would you do it yourself?

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Changing the world, or not

Recording sight and sound

Some inventions change society; others don’t.  Why?

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