An attractive amethyst geode sits on my desk. Geodes are rocks with an internal cavity that is filled with crystals of a mineral. In the case of amethyst that mineral is quartz, tainted with iron...
Women have played a larger role in the history of science than is generally recognized. Although Marie Curie鈥檚 discovery of radium, Lise Meitner鈥檚 work on nuclear fission, Dorothy Hodgkin鈥檚...
Undergoing a root canal procedure is not one of the great pleasures of life, but it is a highly effective technique for saving teeth. The idea is to remove the diseased pulp of a tooth and then...
Why are potato latkes a traditional food to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah? Frankly, it isn鈥檛 clear. But first, a quick recap of what Hanukkah is all about...
In many households, 7:00 pm is time for Jeopardy (although these days, with video recording and repeats on Netflix, any time can be Jeopardy time). For thirty-seven years many of us have invited...
It is part of human nature to try to rationalize illness and misfortune. Today, many point accusing fingers at pesticides, food additives, or electromagnetic radiation as possible culprits in...
This week the world lost one of our greatest promoters of science and critical thinking. James Randi was a champion of the scientific method and a fierce opponent of pseudoscience. Much will be...
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