Hilariousness

Scientists Ask Congress To Fund $50 Billion Science Thing
WASHINGTON, DC— “I agree we need this scientific apparatus, because, in the end, science is more important than it is unimportant,” Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN) said.

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Happy (Almost) Birthday Sputnik!

Fifty years ago on October 4th, the Russians launched Sputnik, the first human-made satellite, into space. There were a lot of great articles about the anniversary in the NY Times science section this morning, but I was especially interested in this one article that talked about how science education was affected by the events. The article talks [...]

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Comparing Yellows

It’s the start of a school year which means that we have new explainers, new school groups and new Paul D! Well, actually its the same Paul D., but we get to learn new science facts and experience new exhibits.
Today Paul talked about this exhibit called ‘Comparing Yellows’. It doesn’t come across so well [...]

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Icelandic Power

The MOMA museum has a great new exhibit that blends art and science to create an amazing combination. For those of you who believe that Bjork is the only good thing to come out of Iceland, the artist Olafur Eliasson bags to differ. I really want to check out this exhibition which promises to contain [...]

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It all came crashing down

Some time ago, Ryan blogged about Aeneas Wilder’s installation in the seeing gallery, which was scheduled to be demolished by three visitors last Monday, Labor Day. Well, here she goes:

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