Science Fact: The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus is one of the few historical “facts” that sticks with most people long after they have forgotten the Magna Carta, Beowulf and the invention of the cotton gin. The stickiness of … Continue reading
Science Fact: Diabetes is a disease that everyone should understand and at least be wary of, if not fear. Excellent information abounds from the ADA (American Diabetes Association) and the National Institutes of Health. Nevertheless, it’s a complex disease and its data … Continue reading
Science Fact: Dark matter. Dark energy. An invisible force filling and dominating the universe. Sound familiar? It should. Dark matter pervades popular culture: – The Force of Star Wars – Dark matter nebulas in Star Trek – Dark matter as … Continue reading
Science Fact: Robots imitating people is a respected line of research in Japan, and the Japanese lead the world in this area. Getting a robot to do anything is challenging enough, which helps explain why there are many university programs … Continue reading