“Palm Reader” and “Religion vs. Skepticism”: SkepchickCon, Part 1
The time has finally come! I can finally reveal a photography project that I originally started working on back in February. It was such an entertaining, yet challenging project and I enjoyed it thoroughly. What was especially cool was that during this project I had the wonderful opportunity to work with one of my heroes, Donna, aka Ms. Information. So what was this super-secret photography projec... »
AI: Give your money to whomever you like on Kickstarter
My fellow contributor Seelix shared an article with us this morning called “Stop Giving Your Money to Rich People on Kickstarter” in which the author criticizes a) people who contribute to Kickstarter campaigns like those for the recent Veronica Mars movie and now Zach Braff’s new film, b) people like Zach Braff who are rich and could afford to fund their projects with their own ... »
Lab Track: Space Oddity
As one of his last acts on the International Space Station before touching down on terra firma tonight, astronaut and musician Chris Hadfield recorded his own take on David Bowie’s Space Oddity. The footage stands as the first music video ever recorded in space (while still leaving room for others to nab the titles of first musical performance entirely recorded in space and first fully live ... »
Skepchick Auctions: Original Surly Art, Elyse’s Penis, Skepchick Goblet, Custom Cocktail & More
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON SKEPCHICK. Post by Melanie. Contrary to MRA mythology, Skepchicks don’t think there’s anything wrong with owning a penis. In fact, this week, you have a chance to own the penis you’ve always dreamed of, custom made to your specifications in MS Paint by El Mofo herself, Elyse Anders. That’s just one of the many items we’ve got up for sale on eBay a... »
Mad Quickies 5.13
Barns are painted red because of dying stars. SCIENCE IS SO COOL, YOU GUYS. But what does food look like *from the inside*? I particularly enjoy the liquids. via Brian, Kelly and the internet. Do genetics affect choreography? Our very own Elizabeth answers. Here is today – Possibly my new favorite visulization of human scale, geologic time and the age of the universe. drskyskull makes Chladn... »
Scav Hunt!
The 2013 (or 2014, depending on who you ask; there were apparently some issues with the 2013 list causing YOLOCALYPSE) University of Chicago Scavenger hunt is either in full swing or panic mode (again, depending on who you ask). And this is something that everyone should know about. Here’s a summary for those of you who didn’t choose which college to go to based on criteria like “... »
