From New Scientist‘s Feedback column: On a visit to the South Lakes Wild Animal Park near Dalton-in-Furness on the fringes of the UK’s Cumbrian mountains, Karl Turner’s 6-year-old daughter Jessica was rather bemused by a sign she spotted, which read: “There is nothing currently in this area”. After pondering this for a moment, she commented, […]
Month: October 2010
The “This bra could save your life” contest
Inspired by Dr. Elena Bodnar’s bra, New Scientist magazine is sponsoring a contest: This bra could save your life, and your creativity could win you one. Devised by Ukrainian-born scientist Elena Bodnar, it separates to form two face masks – so that in the event of a nuclear accident, bioterrorist attack or smoky fire, the […]
Mendeleev party limerick challenge
This week’s limerick challenge: Write a limerick (in proper limerick form) explaining what Dmitri Medeleev, the father of the periodic table of the elements, might have though had he seen this European Commission video called “Chemical Party”. (Thanks to Roger Highfield for bringing it to our attention.)
Ig Lectures Today at MIT!
Today the new Ig Nobel Prize winners, and also some returning past winners, present an afternoon of brief talks. They will try to explain, if they can, what they did and why they did it. This event is free — but seating is limited, so get there early! The Ig Informal Lectures Saturday, Oct 2, […]