On learning languages Published on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Spanish, Russian, Java, Python We use “language” for a misleading variety of things. Read More
Examining the data Published on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com How science is done (II) How closely can you look at your input? Read More
A personal kind of astronomy Published on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com How science is done (I) We look at an extraordinary data set. Read More
Science vs. technology Published on February 4, 2020February 2, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Not always on the same side Even for scientists, the March of Progress is not always a good thing. Read More
Objectives of teaching Published on January 28, 2020January 26, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com High and low We find challenges at each end of teaching. Read More
A special time? Published on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Patterns in the years Some applied numerology. . . Read More
The portfolio review Published on January 14, 2020January 13, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Going through the archives Why is it that we almost never look back properly? Read More
Alternate histories (II) Published on January 7, 2020January 5, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Abandoning dragon engineering What would you be if you weren’t you? Read More
Alternate histories (I) Published on December 31, 2019December 30, 2019 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The Maritime Gael project What would you be if you weren’t you? Read More
Mathematics and craftsmanship Published on December 24, 2019December 23, 2019 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Unexpected moments Students can learn things we don’t think we’re teaching. Read More