Voyager Spacecraft to Enter Interstellar Space
Go read this article on Universe Today and be sure to watch the short video. It tells a condensed tale of the Voyager spacecraft but it speaks volumes about our natural love for exploration. It also reminds us of the collective creative-genius of scientists and engineers who utilize their skills so we may unravel the mysteries that are of this world and all the rest. It will fill you with pride an... »
California gets SkeptiCAL
Northern California was once home to the hippie invasion where the mantra was, turn on, tune in and drop out. But some of us think that the new mantra should be, turn on, tune in and WISE UP! And that is the mindset that the wonderful organizers at SkeptiCAL Con in Berkeley, California plan to promote. What makes this conference even better than last year, you ask? I will be on stage! It’s t... »
Timeless
No introduction, I’m just going to let the poem speak for me, other than saying that it’s a little out of season. Timeless If I offer 11 months of love, 51 weeks of pecks on the cheek, 364 days of ways to show you your love is safe and secure within the hallowed halls of my heart. If I offer 8,736 hours proclaiming the power and depth of this commitment, 524,160 minutes devoted to the ... »
On The Frivolous Use Of Advanced Technology
It’s easy to become complacent with technology. It’s all around you. You can’t really avoid it anymore. But it wasn’t always like this. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that the modern conveniences we take for granted began as major scientific breakthroughs. For example… 1931 – Zoltán Bay generates a microwave radio beam to measure the distance to the Moon.... »
Desperately Seeking Science (PS: I Found It.)
Oh, Radiolab. Let’s never fight again. Jad & Robert have finally made some amends for their past sins (including, but not limited to, this one, this one, and this one) and produced a marvelous piece of podcastery filled with science, backed by evidence, and, best of all, bucking the claims of conventional wisdom. Before I continue, check out this spine-tingling video accompaniment to the... »
AI: Sure, It Looks Nice. But What Are You Trying To Say?
Here at Mad Art Lab, one of our goals is to communicate science and skepticism through our artwork. One of the challenges (at least for me) is balancing aesthetic choices with clear communication. It can sometimes be a fine line to walk. While thinking about Maki’s article from last week about the defacement of Andres Serrano’s Piss Christ, I was struck by a comment made by MAL reader ... »
