Archive for March, 2007
Episode 4 — Physics: A Brief History
In future episodes, I’ll be discussing various turning points in our understanding of the universe around us — so it made sense to me to start with a little historical context. This episode is an overview of the history of physics, at a very high level so I can get through everything (at least briefly) in under half an hour…
Astronomy buff?
Even if you aren’t, but especially if you are, you have to check out this funny insurance company commercial (in French, but with subtitles) courtesy of YouTube…
I guess it is rocket science after all…
As most of you have probably heard, SpaceX had the second demonstration launch of its Falcon 1 launch vehicle a few days ago — and things didn’t exactly go as planned….
If only it were this easy
Brewster Rockit: Space Guy deals with global warming
Episode 3 — History in the rocks
This episode is all about fossils — how they’re made, why there are occasional “gaps” in the fossil record, and the interesting way in which culture and mindsets have shaped our views of them over the years.For sources, and those who’d like to follow along, the episode’s show notes are here….
