Math
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The Enchantress of Numbers
I have a minor knowledge of computer science. In that I literally have a minor in computer science. There were…
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Tailoring for Superspeed
Superspeed is a popular superpower but it comes with some challenges when rationalizing the physics behind it: friction at supersonic…
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Supercapes
In preparation to a Panel at CONvergence, I’m going to explore some of the oddities in the superhero dress code.…
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A Tale of a St. Pi-trick’s Day Photo Challenge
THE BACKSTORY Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending a St. Pi-trick's Day party, hosted at the home of Marie…
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Intelligent Designer: an Interview with Casimir Fornalski
Casimir Fornalski is a regular Skepchick and Mad Art Lab reader (username casatron) and a professional graphic designer. We became…
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Bechdel vs. Science
A recent video from Feminist Frequency has been making the internet rounds. The gist of the video is that the…
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Constraints of Art
I’ve always pitied Americans. Freedom of speech. Freedom. Makes me huff. Nothing saps creativity like a blank page… if there…
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Calendar Curiosities: Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace
On December 10th, 1815, Augusta Ada King, born Augusta Ada Byron, known later as Ada Lovelace, came into the world. Born…
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