On libraries Published on May 17, 2022May 15, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Books of many kinds We present an unusual motivation to run for public office. Read More
A voyage to Uranus Published on May 3, 2022May 2, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Space is big It takes a long time to get to the outer planets. Read More
Fresh-ground Published on April 26, 2022April 25, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Far and near Technology and economics, fruit and spices, and a nutmeg-grater. Read More
Not even the question Published on April 19, 2022April 17, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Styles of mathematics A lot of learning lies ahead. Read More
Stories in the air (II) Published on April 12, 2022April 11, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Retellings Why would you listen to a story you already know? Read More
Stories in the air (I) Published on April 5, 2022April 4, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The definitive version There are some stories you just know. How? Read More
Old-fashioned astronomers (III) Published on March 29, 2022March 28, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Publishing Roger Griffin Where does an astronomer go to discuss his results? Read More
Old-fashioned astronomers (II) Published on March 22, 2022March 21, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Roger Griffin Know your data! Read More
Old-fashioned astronomers (I) Published on March 15, 2022March 14, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Arlo Landolt The importance of calibration. Read More
Reading the dial (III) Published on March 8, 2022March 7, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Displaying the data Communicating science can be difficult, even to and by scientists. Read More