Wry Swiss cartoon on Higgs boson ‘god particle’
Currently I am just outside of Zurich, and the big news out of Switzerland at the moment is of course about two significant discoveries. One is the discovery of polonium … Continue reading
On crochet, coral and hyperbolic geometry
I love the interweaving of complex mathematical models of space with ‘feminine domestic handicraft’ here, as well as the idea of a playtank and bringing mathematics into the minds and … Continue reading
The Colour of Infinity: Arthur C. Clarke on Fractals
Many people know of Arthur C. Clarke through his science work and his science fiction, especially 2001: A Space Odyssey. When I was but twelve or thirteen, I read another … Continue reading
The Real Iran
With thanks to No War South Australia for producing, and to Forever Under Construction for forwarding this. I first linked to this file of globally renowned figures with an Iranian … Continue reading
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