Probably because I associate trains with holidays when we were growing up I love trains. One time many years ago I even got to ride a diesel-electric locomotive hauling a passenger train in India — a rare treat. Thanks to… Read More ›
Fun Stuff
What about that Higgs boson?
The last time I had mentioned the Higgs boson in connection with the naming of the particle. But what is the Higgs boson? Particle physics is hard to comprehend because it deals with the extremely small. We, middle-sized creatures, are… Read More ›
Visual Perception Lessons
Our brains create the what we observe the world to be. A pretty awesome set of lessons on visual perception from the Mind Lab. Start with “Lesson 1: Illusion of an Uninterrupted World” by clicking on the thumbnail picture. The… Read More ›
May I have a large container of coffee
That could be the mnemonic for 3.1415926, the first few digits of pi. Have a happy pi day (3/14) and contemplate Euler’s identity.
Accordion, Vivaldi, and Sand Animation
And now for something entirely different. Accordion, Vivaldi, and Sand Animation.
A Favorite video from YouTube Play: “Lucky by All India Radio”
Go check out the videos shortlisted for playing at YouTube Play celebration event at the Guggenheim Museum. What’s that?
First of May
First of May always reminds me of that song. It is one of my all-time favorite love songs. And like the best love songs, it is exquisitely sad.
Fireworks Battle in Greece
Well in India we just got done with Diwali. The fireworks were great if you don’t mind the air and noise pollution. I think foreigners should visit India during Diwali. I don’t think any other country has so much in… Read More ›
Jon Stewart on Hanky Panky’s Plan
Jon Stewart cracks me up. http://www.thedailyshow.com/sitewide/video_player/view/default/swf.jhtml
