Don’t Be Afraid of Science
“Don’t be afraid of where science takes you. Science is observable, testable, and repeatable. Science doesn’t have feelings, opinions or spin – we add those things.” – Greg Taunt
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Latitude and Longitude
The teacher of the earth science class was lecturing on map reading. After explaining about latitude, longitude, degrees and minutes the teacher asked, “Suppose I asked you to meet me for lunch at 23 degrees, 4 minutes north latitude and … Continue reading →
The Importance of the Conservationist
“It is those who have compassion for all life who will best safeguard the life of man. Those who become aroused only when man is endangered become aroused too late. We cannot make the world uninhabitable for other forms of … Continue reading →
Grasping the Universe
“The human mind is not capable of grasping the Universe. We are like a little child entering a huge library. The walls are covered to the ceilings with books in many different tongues. The child knows that someone must have … Continue reading →
Nature Does Not Hurry
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” – Lao Tzu
Continue reading →Anaconda Attack
The following is (supposedly) from the US Government Peace Corps Manual for its volunteers who work in the Amazon Jungle. It tells what to do in case you are attacked by an anaconda. Now an anaconda is the largest snake … Continue reading →
The Universe is Wider
“The universe is wider than our views of it.” – Henry David Thoreau
Continue reading →The Universe and Our Wits
“The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” – Eden Phillpotts
Continue reading →The Vacuum
A Goober was playing Trivial Pursuit one night. She rolled the dice and she landed on “Science & Nature.” Her question was, “If you are in a vacuum and someone calls your name, can you hear it?” The Goober thought … Continue reading →