Author: John
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Pasta Graduates From Alphabet Soup to Advanced Geometry
George L. Legendre Reposted from the NYTimes where you can read the full article and see the Multimedia show and related links. Well worth it. Interactive Feature Pasta Geometries George L. Legendre Sander Huisman did, too — and then he wondered about what mathematical equation would…
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Running an Eco-Friendly Home
While much of the information is not new, some is, and I am having fun with infographics for presenting the information.
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Transplant Jaw Made by 3D Printer
Read the full article at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16907104 for the related links, articles and comments. A 3D printer-created lower jaw has been fitted to an 83-year-old woman’s face in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind. The transplant was carried out in June in the Netherlands, but is only now being publicised. The implant…
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The Answer is Still Out There
The talk about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math being still needed is exemplified by this article off Slashdot today: "According to new research by British historian Tim Maltin, records by several ships in the area where the Titanic sank show atmospheric conditions were ripe for super refraction, a bending of light that caused a false…
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How big is the house of your dreams?
»Play Video Logan Smith and Tammy Strobel’s tiny house. From KATU.com PORTLAND, Ore. – How big is the house of your dreams? For a Portland couple, it’s about the size of a parking space. Tammy Strobel and Logan Smith’s 128 square foot home could probably fit into your bedroom with room to spare. “We look…