A small tool Published on November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com One step beyond the eyes We consider an anachronism. Read More
Beyond our expertise Published on November 23, 2021November 22, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Biology We confront a vast area of (our) ignorance. Read More
Non-programmers Published on November 16, 2021November 14, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Asking the question Are there some people who cannot learn computer programming? Read More
Attempting the impossible (II) Published on November 9, 2021November 5, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Parallel lines We continue to wonder what good can come of trying to do what can’t be done. Read More
Attempting the impossible Published on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Cubic equations Sometimes going beyond 2 is extremely difficult. Read More
Spider bones Published on October 26, 2021October 25, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Big is different We drag Physics into Halloween. Read More
Fear of the dark Published on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com What’s scary? We ponder plastic skeletons and other seasonal paraphernalia. Read More
Know thyself Published on October 12, 2021October 10, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Learning and testing Constructing a useful test can be very difficult. Read More
In praise of mediocrity Published on October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Home entertainment When you can get world-class entertainment at the touch of a button, why would you do it yourself? Read More
Changing the world, or not Published on September 28, 2021September 26, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Recording sight and sound Some inventions change society; others don’t. Why? Read More