Tag: Science

Wednesday Wanderings: Archaeological Looting, Special Hugo presenter, LEGO Gummies (!), and a Book that Can Purify Water

~ M.A. Kropp

Looting of important archaeological sites is a global problem. A team of scientists in Scotland are targeting the issue: Saving Artifacts Even with all the brouhaha over this year's Hugo awards, the show did go on. With one special presenter: Hugo Presentation LEGO Gummy Candies? Yes, please!: LEGO Gummies A book that can purify water: … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Archaeological Looting, Special Hugo presenter, LEGO Gummies (!), and a Book that Can Purify Water

Wednesday Wanderings: If the US Declared War on Itself, Loki Argues with Kids, Avengers in Their Spare Time, and EM Drive Possible?

~ M.A. Kropp

This is kind of long, and detailed, but I thought it was fascinating, especially for a writer. If you want to write an apocalyptic final days set in the US, this might come in handy: If the US Declared War on Itself Even Loki should know better: Loki Argues with Kids Some are better than … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: If the US Declared War on Itself, Loki Argues with Kids, Avengers in Their Spare Time, and EM Drive Possible?

Wednesday Wanderings: Fun Facts, Life In One Cubic Foot, Bear-Sized Alien Life, and Baby Goat Cuteness

~ M.A. Kropp

Let's start this week with some fun facts. Keep them around for your next trivia game: Fun Facts Photographer David Liittschwager has been taking a box, one cubic foot in size, to various locations around the world and photographing the life found in that space. Now, he's helping students, from fifth grade to college age, … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Fun Facts, Life In One Cubic Foot, Bear-Sized Alien Life, and Baby Goat Cuteness

Friday Review: Bread Science: The Chemistry and Craft of Making Bread by Emily Buehler

~ M.A. Kropp

Bread Science by Emily Buehler My rating: 4 of 5 stars I like baking. I like baking far better than I like cooking meals. One of the things I bake with relative frequency is bread. I make decent bread, but there are some things I still struggle with. Working with a more sticky, slack dough … Continue reading Friday Review: Bread Science: The Chemistry and Craft of Making Bread by Emily Buehler

Thursday Travels: Fly Geyser, Tech Comments Annotated, Ten Science Questions Answered, and Random Facts

~ M.A. Kropp

I didn't get this posted yesterday for Wednesday Wanderings. It was a day of being behind my personal schedule, because of Life. Spent the morning out getting stuff that needed to be done taken care of, and the afternoon trying to catch up. So, we will make it Thursday Travels through the internets today, okay? … Continue reading Thursday Travels: Fly Geyser, Tech Comments Annotated, Ten Science Questions Answered, and Random Facts

Wednesday Wanderings: Playmobil Paintings, 25 Cool Roads, 15 Science Facts, and Green Bay Packers Facts

~ M.A. Kropp

These are kind of cute. Classic paintings with all the people replaced by Playmobil toys: Playmobil Paintings These 25 roads are amazing, and in many cases, beautiful. Some have been included in photo lists before, but still worth seeing again. I have to admit, there are some I would not want to be a passenger … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Playmobil Paintings, 25 Cool Roads, 15 Science Facts, and Green Bay Packers Facts

Wednesday Wanderings: Typewriter Art, Solid Light, Creepy GIFs, and What Ladies Love about Fall

~ M.A. Kropp

What this man does with a typewriter is just amazing: http://themetapicture.com/paints-masterpieces-typewriter/ Solid light? These scientists may be on the way to doing just that: http://www.iflscience.com/physics/crystallized-light-reveals-potential These gifs made from old black and white photos are creepy: http://www.buzzfeed.com/rossalynwarren/a-designer-has-made-the-most-terrifying-ghostly-gifs-on-the#1mm3c6z I can relate to most of these. Others, not so much: http://elitedaily.com/women/25-things-ladies-love-fall/746905/   One week left to enter … Continue reading Wednesday Wanderings: Typewriter Art, Solid Light, Creepy GIFs, and What Ladies Love about Fall

Wednesday Wanderings: Tower of London WWI Tribute, Bacteria that Eat Electrons, Fairy Tales Brought to Life in Stunning Photos, and 25 Creative Statues

~ M.A. Kropp

This is not only a wonderful tribute to those lost in WWI, but just a stunning piece of art:http://themetapicture.com/888246-poppies-pour-like-blood-from-the-tower-of-london/Bacteria that eat electrons? Sounds like scifi, but apparently, it isn't:http://bit.ly/1r9pZ62Another talented photographer. A Russian who brings fairy tales to life in gorgeous photos:http://www.boredpanda.com/fantasy-photography-russian-photographer-margarita-kareva/One more art related- Creative statues around the world:http://aplus.com/a/25-most-creative-statues-in-the-world