April 23, 2017 archive

Marching for Science

Yesterday was the March for Science in downtown Seattle. Residents of our fair metropolitan area turned out in force, despite inclement weather. We skipped the speeches at the beginning and joined the march downtown. A festive time was had by all, and we hope that we raised awareness of the importance of scientific research to …

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Peculiar Phenomenon

Strange things happen hereabouts when the daytime temperature gets above 50°F. Sunroofs and convertible tops are opened. Skin is exposed. People wear sandals without socks. College students sun themselves on the quads in an attempt to lose the winter pallor. (No spray tans here – too Trumpian.) This rite of spring is not unique to …

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Getting Juiced, Getting Fleeced

By now you’ve probably heard about the Juicero, a Wi-Fi-enabled juicer that squeezes $8 packets of juice into your glass for a mere $399 (plus tax, shipping, and handling). Venture capitalists with more money than common sense funded this company. One investigative reporter found that she could hand squeeze the packet into a glass herself and …

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