no room at the table?
In an earlier post ("ancora imparo"), I harped on an Apoplectic Physicist who called in during my appearance on a live talk-radio show (KQED-FM in …
cause celebre
Even hard-core physics geeks tune in occasionally to the annual Oscars telecast. Tragically, I missed most of the films up for nomination this year, due …
when science is murder
Long before C.S.I. hit the airwaves, I was an avid fan of its forerunner, The Learning Channel’s Forensics: The New Detectives documentary series, detailing the …
sex, lies and… physicists?
Richard Feynman was one of the "big personalities" of physics: brilliant, colorful, passionate, creative, outspoken, and larger than life (despite a modest physical stature), with …
not-so-random splatter
Several years ago, I wrote a feature article for Discover on the work of physicist Richard Taylor, who used the same analysis techniques he applied …
innumerate like me
For a science writer who specializes in physics topics, I’m still surprisingly phobic about math. Chalk it up to my English major roots, but the …
food for thought
Science and cooking are natural bedfellows. Witness the plethora of books on Amazon explicating the basics of kitchen chemistry, should you harbor any doubts about …
from the belly of the beast
It’s Valentine’s Day, when one’s thoughts should naturally turn to love and romance — or the pronounced lack of same in one’s life, if such …
ancora imparo
Today’s subject line is courtesy of Michelangelo. Translation: "I am still learning." This morning I had my very first live radio interview with KQED-FM, an …
welcome to the party
Greetings, salutations, and a raised glass of your beverage of choice! Welcome to Cocktail Party Physics — serving up physics with a twist since, well, …