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Art Chester’s Mystery Novel is Published!

My mystery novel Death By Probability by Urno Barthel (my fiction-writing pen name) has been published! In it, the peaceful life of a research scientist is disrupted by terror and murder. The mystery novel is currently available in four formats … Continue reading →

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Toys in Space: Sqwish Ball Goes to Titan

Science Fact: The toy known as the Sqwish Ball may be taking a long long trip – to Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. Science fiction has treated interplanetary and even intergalactic travel as commonplace for years. However back here … Continue reading →

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Time Travel & the Twitterverse – Tweet Me Yesterday, Won’t You?

Science Fact: Time travelis a popular theme in fiction and more recently, in physics. Time travel has provided variations and complicated plot resolution in many stories. Leaving aside hard-core science fiction and the Dr Who TV series, in which time … Continue reading →

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Popular Culture, Media and the Scientist

Science Fact: Popular culture surrounds us today and in many ways shapes who we are, including how we think. Popular culture admits various definitions, but generally includes mass media as well as personal and family habits and traditions. Many years … Continue reading →

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Predicting (& Creating) Happiness, in Marriage & Life

Science Fact: Happiness is something that we all want, almost by definition. It is even enshrined in the U.S. Declaration of Independence as something that we are not guaranteed but that we have the right to pursue. Happiness is so … Continue reading →

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Artificial Cartilage – An End to Osteoarthritis?

Science Fact: Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is also the leading cause of disability in the United States, followed closely by back or spine problems. More than one in five U.S. adults suffer from disability, a number that … Continue reading →

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Fireworks, and Happy New Year!

Science Fact: Fireworks! One of the few things every culture seems to agree on: fireworks are a great way celebrate a holiday or a special occasion. And although calendars differ, the arrival of a new year is a frequent excuse … Continue reading →

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Sleep Deprivation Makes You ***Happy!***

Science Fact: Sleep deprivation is generally thought to be a bad thing, but it can actually make you happier! This surprising fact has been known for years by physicians who treat Major Depressive Disorder, commonly known as clinical depression. In … Continue reading →

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Physics of Santa, and Merry Christmas!

Science Fact: Santa Claus traces his origins to Saint Nicholas, a third century bishop who left secret gifts for the needy. In 16th century England the celebration of Saint Nicholas was moved from December 6 to Christmas Day. Thus a … Continue reading →

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Crocodiles and other Alluring Animals

Science Fact: Crocodiles and Alligators – Crocodilians some would call them – have revealed one of the deep secrets that have made them so successful. A Russian-American zoologist and author, Vladimir Dinets,and his colleagues observed both crocodiles and alligators placing … Continue reading →

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