Euclid Galaxy Zoo
Help us classify the shapes of galaxies. Galaxy Zoo Euclid is now LIVE at Zooniverse – Be the first to see these images from the Euclid space telescope. And I’m proud to say, I’m once again taking part in helping …
Category: STEM
KaBOOM! X1.5 flare & sun stuff on the way
The sun released an X1.5 solar flare early this morning (2:33 UTC on July 29). This flare, along with many of the M flares over the past two days, has a coronal mass ejection (CME) associated with it. CMEs from …
Redefining my knowledge of cosmology
I keep believing I have a decent grasp on cosmology, only to discover that my knowledge is no longer viable. But I guess it’s comforting knowing that I’m not alone in this. In fact, as far as understanding is concerned, Brian and I might as well be next door neighbors. Party at my house, everyone. BYOT, please – Bring Your Own Theories!
How scientists respond to deniers
“We never landed on the moon.” “Climate change is a hoax.” “Vaccines are ineffective.” Our culture feels riddled with anti-science sentiment and there’s no one factor to blame or easy solution to address it. How did we get here and what effect is it having on scientists and their research? Dr. Paul Sutter, one of my favorites, breaks down the societal elements in play and interviews some of his contemporaries to get a sense of where we go from here.
A logical explanation of Schrödinger’s cat?
Schrödinger’s cat tends to make people scratch their heads…Here’s a viable explanation…
Things that Neil and I have in common
Planet Earth moon and sun (Nasa imagery) (Planet Earth moon and sun
Another great episode with Neil deGrasse Tyson, talking on a variety of topics.