Category Archives: Technical Ramblings

http://youtu.be/Qwi5L8jcXpg We’ve seen many visualizations of how much of our universe we know. But what would that look like if the history of our astrophysics knowledgebase was depicted in an animated movie track that allows us to travel to the … Continue reading →

We all understand that the ability to connect globally because of the Internet has been life-changing for many. Whatever we may think, we get out of the Internet what we put into it. There is a wealth of information available … Continue reading →

                      So Wired gave us a sneak peek behind the data stream at Google, so that we could see what one of their data centers looks like. The images are … Continue reading →

So, if you want to get geeky on how to make your own special ring for a special occasion (say, a wedding), then you need to check out this video by triggeron. I’m only slightly familiar with machining, but this guy makes … Continue reading →

Here’s a favorite of mine: Neil deGrasse Tyson is the voice of space. Anyone who has ever been in love with outer space has probably heard Neil talk. And what a talker he is. He inspires. He truly makes us … Continue reading →

The Space Shuttle Endeavor continues to roll into our hearts, as it made its final trip to the California Science Center this last weekend. Though many people question why we pursue space science, there is little doubt that many more … Continue reading →

On Sunday, October 14, 2012, one man completed his quest to make the longest base jump ever. After an aborted attempt a few days prior, all systems were go on a gloriously beautiful New Mexico day. That history past (Joe … Continue reading →

If you want to know more about what’s happening, then read the article on Argonne National Laboratory’s site. I have never thought about using sound as a levitator, but this device was actually developed by NASA in order to simulate … Continue reading →

There’s ALWAYS complaints about how bad education is, and how little teachers care for their students. And then, over and over, we find examples of teachers who really feel that their life’s work is truly personal. Take this TA presenting … Continue reading →