Category Archives: Science and Technology

Cascading climate consequences

Posted on December 2, 2021 by William Calvin

In describing climate consequences—the ones more serious than hotter summers—I feel as if I am describing top-down cascading failures. The classic example is the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, which in 2001 had collapsed, floor after floor, down to the … Continue reading →

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Science vs. imbedded disbelief

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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The Science of Cranberry Sauce

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Why Ocean Spray Intentionally Labels Its Cranberry Sauce Upside-Down The mystery of the Thanksgiving staple has been solved By Lisa Lacy Thanks to Al MacR. When it comes to Thanksgiving favorites, research shows Americans rank cranberry sauce squarely in the middle between all-stars like turkey, … Continue reading →

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It’s not so easy to predict the future!

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G.

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The Cotton Tote Crisis

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Grace Cook in the NYT Thanks to Diana C. Recently, Venetia Berry, an artist in London, counted up the free cotton tote bags that she had accumulated in her closet. There were at least 25. There were totes from the … Continue reading →

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Third world engineering

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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The fire rainbow

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. The NASA site provides a photo daily that speaks of the ‘wonder’ in and beyond our immediate experiences.   The site says “Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along … Continue reading →

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Windows vs. Ford

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on.  At a recent computer expo (COMDEX) : Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the … Continue reading →

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How much can science really tell us about the future of climate change?

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine

There are a few basic facts about climate change that we can be near-certain about: the global temperature is rising, this change is being driven by humans, and it represents a serious threat to a great many living things on … Continue reading →

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Tree-Free Paper is rescuing forests and farmers in Washington

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From Crosscut. Thanks to Mary M. Tree-Free Paper is rescuing forests and farmers in Washington In 2013, about 20 wheat farmers gathered at a local pizza joint in Dayton, in Washington’s Columbia County, to hear Columbia Pulp CEO John Begley … Continue reading →

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Mars in 4K

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Irrational Covid Fears

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Have you “herd” this? Perhaps in our restricted community of fully vaccinated people, it’s time to start lightening up a bit. A great place to start would be to remove the now unneeded barriers on our dining room … Continue reading →

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Whale surfaces in a gym

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Holographic projection of a whale. Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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Virtual Presentation: “COVID-19: Now and the Future” by Dr. Fred Buckner & Dr. Seth Cohen, UW-MC (Signup)

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Tuesday, March 30, 20210 3:00 PM – 04:00 PM (on Zoom, sign-up & 370). CLICK HERE TO JOIN VIA ZOOM MEETING ID: 931 9379 1006  PASSCODE: Buckner CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIA CH.370 On Tuesday, March 30th at 3 PM, two physicians … Continue reading →

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A physician talks about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness — to our lives, immune system and mental status

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Do you know the science of the benefits of mindfulness and meditation is exploding exponentially. Please take time to listen to this physician present her experience with this in her life and her practice in anesthesia and intensive care. Her … Continue reading →

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How we got to Mars – cool animation

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G.

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Japanese technology continues to sprint ahead

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G

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Science has arrived in the White House

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Skyline resident Al MacRae is delighted to finally see highly qualified scientists being elevated to positions of importance in the Biden administration. Click here to see these distinguished persons. Al, we are so pleased, along with you, to see your … Continue reading →

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Do you love me, you robot?

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Marilyn W. – an AP story in the Seattle Times Boston Dynamics released a video on Tuesday showing four of its robots dancing to the 1962 hit “Do You Love Me?” by The Contours, and it caught fire … Continue reading →

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Eight ways the world could suddenly end

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. This TED talk was about seven years ago. One of the predictions was about a pandemic!

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The future of drones is here

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Two examples: firefighting and planting trees!

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The Smellicopter

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. – fascinating! One huge advantage of drones is that these little robots can go places where people can’t, including areas that might be too dangerous, such as unstable structures after a natural disaster or a region … Continue reading →

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Jupiter And Saturn Will Be Together Again For The Holidays

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From NPR by Colin Dwyer. Thanks to Mike C. for finding this! If popular culture has taught us anything about the holidays, it’s that this is a season of reunions: a time when people conquer great distances and lengthy separations … Continue reading →

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Epigenetics and the differences between identical twins

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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