• “It takes only 3 seconds to lift the weight which powers GravityLight, creating 30 minutes of light on its descent. For free.”
• Arsole, Cummingtonite, Sparassol, Domperidone … and many other “Molecules with Silly or Unusual Names.” (via Steve Buchheit)
• The funniest thing here is that I don’t for a moment doubt that his math is actually correct.
• “Ecklund’s findings sketch a portrait of a scientific community that is much more religiously diverse than previously thought.”
• “F is for Futalognkosaurus” … “G is for Gigantspinosaurus” … “H is for Hagryphus” … “I is for Irritator.”
• And, related to the above: “Know Your Prehistory.”
• “The Obama administration has for the first time opened up large areas off the Atlantic Coast for offshore wind farms.” That’s a positive step, but still, it’s almost 2013 and the United States of America has the same number of offshore wind farms as landlocked, impoverished Malawi.
• “I believe that, you know, that weather elements are controlled maybe by different things.” Sigh.
• Jim C. Hines and John Scalzi strike a pose for charity. Hilarity, feminism and a good cause — what’s not to like?
• The Baptist Code: A math major makes a big contribution to American theological history.
• Awesome new word I’m eager to try to work into my daily conversation: “frass.” So many possibilities.
• Born to run.
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