(Previously: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4) – – – O.K. o.k. so we’ve been ultra delinquent with keeping on top of the PF3 puzzle, and for that we heartily apologize. But here we go – the proverbial home stretch. As it stands what did happen was that somewhere in the conversation, in the comments, in the hypothesizing, the answer was indeed found. However, in a manner that some might say happens also in the scientific process, the answer when proclaimed was done so in a way that didn’t really reflect a full on “aha!” moment. Truth is, it…
The Science Creative Quarterly
By theworldsfair
As The Morning News put it: Achievements in creative science: 1) evolution; 2) string theory; 3) the World’s Fair ScienceBlog.
THINGS TO AVOID AT ALL COST WHEN SPEAKING PUBLICLY
(A public service announcement) – – – Vomiting. Aggressive sweating. Evil powerpoint slides. B.S. Spitting. Mumbling. Multiple shots of that animal or flower you saw during your vacation, that yes, while interesting, does not need more than one slide in your talk. Non-mocking, gratuitous product placements. Fake accents. Wardrobe malfunctions. Being under the influence. Slides depicting graphic surgical techniques (unless of course, your talk is about the said graphic surgical technique). Being creepy. Unnecessary math. Intense body odor. The font: Comic Sans. Being dull. Laughing nervously. Laughing maniacally. Wearing sunglasses for no apparent reason. Not making eye contact. Inappropriate bleeding.…
CAN YOU SOLVE PUZZLE FANTASTICA #3? – THE FINAL CLUE
“It’s all about the pork products…” For a more detailed look at the first 4 clues, see below. If you’ve got one, leave an answer here. Good luck! – – – Clue 1 Clue 2 Clue 3 Clue 4
THE 2007 SCIENCE SPRING SHOWDOWN – GAME ON!
(Originally presented here) (Download Bracket) PDF | JPG (Follow all games here) BEN: Welcome, Ladies and Gentleman to the 2007 SCIENCE SPRING SHOWDOWN – the thinking person’s ccomplement to the NCAA tournament! Sponsored by the fine folks at ScienceBlogs Basic Concepts. That’s right people, it’s the dance, and we’re here at the World’s Fair bringing this to you live. We’re about ready to give you that first exclusive look at the 2007 brackets. Over to you Dave. DAVE: Sure thing Ben. The conference tournaments are now officially complete. Yes, the selection committee has made all the tough choices about who…