David J. Kent's Blog, page 56
February 24, 2016
Catching Up – Around the Blogs in 30 Days
Only one major bit of science traveling so far this year (more on that below), but it’s been a busy period nonetheless. Here’s a quick catch up around the blogs. Hot White Snow: My more “creative” writing, responses to writing … Continue reading
February 22, 2016
Barbuda – The Flat Land of Frigates
On my recent sailing cruise to the Caribbean I spent time on seven islands, six of which have volcanic origins and have mountainous geographies. Barbuda is the exception. The first feature that makes it stand out from the rest is … Continue reading
February 19, 2016
Book Review – The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot This is the story of Henrietta Lacks, her HeLa cells, and her family’s struggle to learn about their long dead mother. It’s also a detective story, a story of medical conduct, … Continue reading
February 15, 2016
Celebrating Presidents Day/Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
Sometimes science traveling means traveling back in time rather than place. This past Friday I was transported back to 1922, the year the Lincoln Memorial was dedicated. We had gathered to commemorate the 207th birthday of our 16th president, Abraham … Continue reading
February 10, 2016
Wreath Laying at the Lincoln Memorial, February 12th
I am honored to be the official representative of the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia for the annual wreath laying at the Lincoln Memorial on Friday, February 12, 2016. I received my invitation letter from the U.S. Department … Continue reading
February 8, 2016
Being Inside the Fish Bowl of St. Barts (aka, We All Live in a Yellow Submarine)
As an aquarium nut I’ve visited over 40 aquariums around the world. Last week it was me inside the fish bowl with the fish outside looking in at me. Welcome to St. Barts and the Yellow Submarine. Saint Barthélemy, commonly … Continue reading
February 3, 2016
Book Review – The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom
Renowned authorSimon Winchester has written a wonderful book about a scientist most people have not heard about, but should have. Joseph Needham was a biochemist, nudist, socialist-leaning British scientist at prestigious Cambridge University. He was devoted both to his wife … Continue reading
February 1, 2016
EDISON: The Inventor of the Modern World
In July 2013 Fall River Press published my book, Tesla: The Wizard of Electricity. Nowin July 2016 they will publish the follow up book, EDISON: The Inventor of the Modern World. The writing was finished last September and since then … Continue reading
January 29, 2016
Science Traveling – The Sailing Cruise
One of the joys of science traveling is the opportunity to try new adventures. I started my career as a marine biologist so spend a good number of hours on boats and ships, but it was only a few years … Continue reading
January 25, 2016
St. Maarten – The Most Interesting Airport Landing in the World
One of the great thrills of science traveling is to experience interesting new places. If you watch any travel programs you may have seen something like this landing: Yes, that ‘s a real plane and real beach and real road; … Continue reading
