World Wide Telescope

Last week I read an article in The New York Times about the WorldWide Telescope. The WorldWide Telescope is a project developed by Microsoft researchers. This free software allows amateur astronomers to explore the universe and create amazing presentations. It has the potential for being a great aid for Science education. Listen to Roy Gould … Continue reading World Wide Telescope

Well, It Does Look Interesting …

No that is not some sort of new gaming system. The interesting little device is Alphagrip's prototype for a new handheld computer and entry in Microsoft's Next Gen PC design competition. I will say the design is certainly unusual and interesting. However, in this case interesting may not be a good thing. HT: Gizmodo

Adventures of a Wandering Mind

Why do we pay tolls on the freeway? According to a study funded by the floral industry flowers really do make you happy. In the study women were divided into three groups one group received flowers and the other two gift baskets. Those that received flowers smiled more than those who received gift baskets. Yep, … Continue reading Adventures of a Wandering Mind