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February 25, 2014
G’day Mate…Drinking tea in Argentina
The pronunciation of “mate,” by the way, is MAH-Tay. Mate is a tea-like infusion made from the Yerba plant (pronounced Jerba). And it was one of the highlights of my recent trip to Argentina. While not as formalized as the … Continue reading →
February 20, 2014
Ash from Chilean volcano blankets Bariloche
I’m still out science traveling in Argentina with access by iPhone only. Yesterday I toured around the lake in Bariloche. One of the more interesting aspects was the remnants of the big 2011 volcanic eruption from Chile (the border is … Continue reading →
February 15, 2014
A few places in Argentina this past week
Before the trekking, we needed sustenance. Mount Fitz Roy (think, Darwin). Hiked up to this place. Quite an adventure. Turns out coming down was an adventure too. More on that when I return. Then the Perito Moreno glacier. And there … Continue reading →
February 10, 2014
More from Buenos Aires
Believe it or not, this is the ceiling at the local mall. And this is from the Teatro Colon, named after Christopher Columbus. The inside of the Teatro Colon. It rivals La Scala. More on the science of the Teatro … Continue reading →
February 7, 2014
First views of Buenos Aires
Well, I’ve arrived in Buenos Aires. Here is my first view coming in on the plane. As you can see, the weather isn’t exactly cooperating. Overcast yesterday afternoon when I took this photos. Today is something out of Noah – … Continue reading →
February 4, 2014
Science Traveler and Science Traveling
I call this site Science Traveler. And I’m currently out science traveling. So, what is science traveling? I’m glad you asked. Though the answer isn’t as clear cut as it might seem. I’ve been a scientist for many years, and … Continue reading →
February 3, 2014
Sunrise on Cancun
Cancun in the morning.
January 31, 2014
Nikola Tesla Seeks to Harness the Power of Nature
Nikola Tesla was for renewable energy before it was cool to be for renewable energy. “It seems that I have always been ahead of my time.” From a young age he sought to harness the power of nature. He used … Continue reading →
January 27, 2014
Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina
Argentina has come a long way since the days of Eva Peron (aka, Evita), though in which direction is perhaps up for debate. The silverless country whose name is derived from the Latin word for silver is an enigma. And … Continue reading →
January 25, 2014
Book Review – Lincoln’s Sanctuary: Abraham Lincoln and the Soldiers’ Home by Matthew Pinsker
When most people think of Abraham Lincoln, they think of him toiling away in the White House, occasionally making his way to the adjoining War Department to check telegraph news from the front. Few know that Lincoln and his family … Continue reading →
