When I first heard about caffeinated doughnuts, I thought it was a joke.
Category: Science
LiveScience.com – Scientist: Maybe Two Snowflakes are Alike
According to Maybe Two Snowflakes are Alike, the old adage that “no two snowflakes are alike” might not hold true, at least for smaller crystals, new research suggests.
Comet McNaught Over Catalonia
Astronomy Picture of the Day has a gorgeous photo of
Comet McNaught Over Catalonia today.
How the Cavefish Lost Its Eyes
PZ Myers, of pharyngula, explains How the Cavefish Lost Its Eyes.
For the Holidays
Olduvai George, an artist who specializes in prehistoric creatures, has a great greeting card for the holidays.
Colors of noise
A Wikipedia article explains the Colors of noise. I had heard of white noise, but I am charmed to learn that there are other colors of noise as well.
Evolutionary Timeline
The Evolutionary Timeline allows you to scroll sideways in your browser to see when major groups evolved. (Via Pharyngula, a blog about science, evolution and development.)
Sun Pillar
Sun Pillars
Astronomy Picture of the Day explains a phenomenon that I occasionally see at sunrise here in the winter in A Sun Pillar Over Maine.
Cat’s Eye Nebula
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 24 shows the Cat’s Eye Nebula