Quantum mechanics times two

Nice skit with Sarah Palin discussing quantum mechanics: the idea of creating quick movies with avatars reading your text is neat. More seriously, here are some serious thoughts on the LHC:They had magnets worth more than some countries’ GDP (over $1bn) hanging...

Glottal opera

Slightly uncomfortable to watch, but amazing to see singing actually taking place. Remarkable also how little difference there is between singing and not singing is. I’d like to see a side-by-side of someone who can and someone who can’t sing.

Future of publishing

Very cleverly crafted video. I wonder whether this structure might take off: looking at multiple sides of an argument using similar or identical words.

Monbiot on science

George Monbiot writes a depressing article based on evidence that exposing opposed groups of people to scientific evidence that answers their disagreement is likely to polarise them even further. My paraphrase: “Yes, whatever you say, but that’s what does...