Last week I made you do math, or at least watch me do math. So we'll keep things simple this week, especially in light of the holiday. Here are a few of the things from the domain of science that I am thankful for. I'd be glad to hear any items you might wish to add. And I hope that those of you observing Thanksgiving in the United States are able to celebrate in a joyful and healthy context. … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Giving Thanks for Science
life on Venus
Science Corner: Something in the Air
To paraphrase the philosophers Yakko, Wakko and Dot (and with apologies to Dylan): The answer, my friends, is blowing in the wind--except on Venus, where what's blowing in the wind smells funny. Specifically, what's blowing in the wind appears to be phosphine, and to say it smells funny is to put it mildly. It has the kind of odor that inspires colorful metaphors combining the worst physical sensory experiences with what is expected of the darkest corners of the spiritual realm. (Although actually pure phosphine is … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Something in the Air