A Fifth Element?
Are Bose-Einstein Coordinates really a fifth state of matter? Are these really BECs?
Wes Phillips
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The Context of Cave Paintings
Art or magic? I suspect both, having been fascinated by them ever since attending an exhibition of meticulously rendered reproductions about 20 years ago, Dang, but they're powerful and specific.
Compression Redux
Why listening to music is no longer relaxing. How many times do we have to say it? Enough already with 1dB dynamic ranges!
I'm Napping Here!
"No treats, no cuteness," said Huckleberry. "We're strictly on a pay-for-play system from now on."
Amuse Me or Feed Me
"I'm so bored," said Bagheera. "You know what to do."
Most Popular Myths in Science
Of course, I'm linking to this one. For one thing, it's a list—and it's filled with useful information.
Return of the Son of Quarter Notes
A new feature for the blog: Every Thursday, I'll spotlight a recording of special merit—stuff that grabs me for both its content and its recording quality. Think of it as the return of Quarter Notes, sort of.
Harry Smith: Filmmaker
You know how all of those articles about Harry Smith's Anthology of American Folk Music identified him as an "experimental filmmaker"? Well, Early Abstractions was one of those experiments.
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A Brilliant Book Review
My definition of a brilliant book review is one that interests you in a subject you wouldn't have devoted five seconds to—interests you enough to spend many hours contemplating it.
Interactive Periodic Table
Hours of mindful fun!