Art Chester's Blog, page 29
February 25, 2014
Sea Glass: Discovery, History & Adornment
Science Fact: Sea glass and beach glass are beautiful artifacts of mankind that have been smoothed and eroded by nature. Sea glass has spent much of its life in ocean water, where the salt of the water and vigorous wave … Continue reading →
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February 21, 2014
Humpback Whales: Singing, Dancing and 20 Feet from Stardom
Science Fact: Humpback whales make a great companion to the Green Sea Turtles in Wednesday’s blog. Not because they are friends, or symbiotes, or even spend much time in the same part of the ocean. But because they share other … Continue reading →
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February 19, 2014
Green Sea Turtles, Your New Friends
Science Fact: Green Sea Turtles, “honu” in Hawaiian, are denizens of the deep that may seem sleepy and relaxed. However, a sea turtle shows quite a personality when you watch him engage in his “sea turtle” behavior. When you snorkel … Continue reading →
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February 13, 2014
Nerds, Empathy and Social Conscience
Science Fact: Nerds have graduated in recent times from being a reviled social group to an exclusive club. Nerds are certainly not “hot” (except perhaps for BBT’s Sheldon), but their role in creating iPhone apps and their earning potential have … Continue reading →
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February 11, 2014
By Toutatis! Save Us From the Asteroids!
Science Fact: Asteroids, or Asterix? If you’ve ever read the Asterix comics, you might say “By Toutatis!” at the latest news from the Asteroid Belt. This invented curse, invoking the name of a Celtic god, seems appropriate to invoke the … Continue reading →
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February 6, 2014
Pets Are Good For Our Health
Science Fact: Pets are a big part of life in the United States. Most visible are the 96 million cats and 83 million dogs that live in our households. But many families have other animals that they consider to be … Continue reading →
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February 4, 2014
Superstition, Conspiracies and Control
Science Fact: Superstition is a strong force in people’s lives today, despite the ubiquitous presence of science and technology. For example, professional athletes are superstitious about their warm-up rituals, their clothing, their accessories, even what they say and do. Sports … Continue reading →
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January 30, 2014
Personal Preference: Lust, Avarice and Schadenfreude
Science Fact: Personal preference is a lot more than “I know what I like.” It embraces a wide range of emotions and has even encouraged scientific study. Three especially visible forms of personal preference may be categorized this way: - … Continue reading →
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January 28, 2014
Sensory Evaluation 2 (Concert Hall): Measuring the Indescribable
Science Fact: Sensory Evaluation gives a scientifically sound way to measure almost indescribable sensations. Today the subject is what you hear in a concert hall with “acoustic,” that is, unamplified music, such as a singer with an acoustic guitar, a … Continue reading →
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January 23, 2014
Sensory Evaluation 1 (Wine): Measuring the Indescribable
Science Fact: Sensory Evaluationgoes beyond tasting or smelling or hearing: it implies scoring, grading, in fact, measurement. The senses are inherently personal. For example, it’s been shown that different people taste foods and see colors quite differently. Therefore scientists have … Continue reading →
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