Science story of the week: Cosmic 'DNA': Double Helix Spotted in Space, reported at Space.com. Using the Spitzer Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a massive gaseous nebula near the center of the galaxy that is slowly spinning and shaped like the famous double helix of DNA. The Space.com article uses the phrase: "What we see …
Botany Photo of the Day
Astronomy Picture of the Day has been a favorite of mine for some time. There have been several other attempts at "Science Picture of the Day" sites, but they have all fallen short, at least in my mind. Botany Photo of the Day, however is an excellent site, with a beautiful image from the world …
Introduction Q&A
Q: With tens of millions of blogs already out there, why am I creating another? A: Because I have something to say, and hope I can say it better than much of what is out there. Q: What will this blog be about? A: My interests are broad, so I might comment about anything. But …