Apr 29, 2010

The Never Call: There are some people who love to text so much that the phone part of their cell phone has become completely obsolete. They’re like Tobias Funke the never-nude from Arrested Development, except instead of refusing to take off the last bit of clothing for a completely irrational reason, they are scared of a wonderful and time-honored mode of...

Apr 29, 2010

“This isn’t right. This isn’t even wrong.” — Wolfgang Pauli, on a paper submitted by a physicist colleague

Apr 28, 2010

Apr 28, 2010

unz unz unz unz (via catastrofe)

Apr 27, 2010

I knew it!

Apr 24, 2010

Tax_Ninja says: “My kid designed his own scientist costume for career day (including the ‘to do list’). I feel like I’ve suceeded as a parent.” Quiet possibly the most accurate scientist costume I’ve ever seen. (via thedailywhat:...

Apr 23, 2010

Buy me this: “iRetrofone Base” from Etsy seller Freeland Studios. Handmade resin-cast rotary phone-style iPhone base. “Easy to use, avoid radiation and looks cool.” What more could you want? ...

Apr 23, 2010

Oh. Thanks then! (via catastrofe)

Sure, we’ve got dozens of astronauts, physicists, and demolitions experts. I’ll be damned if we didn’t try to train our best men for this mission. But just because they can fly a shuttle and understand higher-level astrophysics doesn’t mean they can execute a unique mission like this. Anyone can learn how to land a spacecraft on a rocky...

Apr 22, 2010

O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
O give thanks unto the God of gods; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
O give thanks unto the Lord of lords; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!
To Him Who alone hath wrought great wonders; for His mercy endureth for ever. Alleluia!...