The bits and the bites of cool science links so YOU don't have to find them.
Interesting blog posing about turning some of Einstein's ideas into laws. What interests me even more than the article itself is the discussion in the comments. It intersted me enough to post a comment of my own. Check it out and let me know what you think...
Believe it or not, scientists are currently engrossed in a discussion to change the definition of "planet" that would increase the number of planets in our solar sytem to at least 12, probably more! Ah the ever-changing nature of science...
This is a journal posting by a highly renowned Stanford neuroscientist who also considers himself a strong Christian. From personal experience, Christians as scientists are definitely a huge minority, at least at Stanford. His claim is that science and faith do not have to be in conflict with one another. This article is an encouraging perspective from someone high up in the science community. Enjoy!
So I have to admit that I never thought an invisibility cloak would ever become a reality, but apparently scientists are using funding to investigate its feasibility...and it's a lot closer to reality than I ever imagined. A cloak made of material that bends light around it like water rushes around a rock....unbelievable. Watch out, Harry Potter, here we come...
This is a total science geek site, but it's cool. And don't just take my word for it; my students were looking the site up and playing the song all day on Friday! I love science!!
Believe it or not, but scientists have recently done something just a few years ago (ok, like 20) we didn't think was possible: regenrate neural tissue, specifically the brain. I can still remember my 7th grade teacher drilling into us that once nerve cells are damaged, they cannot be repaired, only other nerves can compensate for the loss. Well, now it seems we're making progress. Just think of the potential helps this could turn into in the future!
It's been a while since I've posted, but we just added a PhD hopeful to the SciBite iniciated, so in honor of Wes joining the crew (he'll be our unofficial "Stanford Based Chemistry Department" here at Scibite) I would like to show you Google Mars.
This unbelievable website has more information about chemistry than even I, a chemist, can dream up. Everything ranging from organic chemistry to geochemistry to chemical engineering. Even has a history of chemistry with info of famous scientists. I obviously haven't clicked on all the links, but the ones I have used have been both useful and accurate. Enjoy!