The Cuckoo's Egg

by Clifford Stoll

Hell, most of our scientists would be delighted if anyone would read their papers.

Some scientists at Lawrence Berkeley Lab worry about how to design energy efficient homes. Most other physicists look down on them—“Yech, applied physics.” Protons and quarks are sexy. Saving ten dollars on your monthly heating bill isn’t.

Two eggs, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup regular sugar, 2 sticks softened butter. Fold in 2 1/4 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and a couple tablespoons of vanilla. For an extra chocolate jag, mix in 3 tablespoons of cocoa. Oh, don’t forget 2 cups of chocolate chips. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.