Today is Ada Lovelace Day , a wonderful idea that was started to help us celebrate our heroes in technology and science, and to identify female role models. I...

The two best quotes from Ina Fried’s interview with Bill Gates today: On advanced science: “That’s right. We’re going to make the cows that don’t fart. Y...

When I saw Malcolm Gladwell doggedly dissecting Chris Anderson’s upcoming “ Free: The Future of a Radical Price ” (see Chris’ response here ) my first rea...

One of my biggest passions, personally and professionally, is the concept of persuasion. Whether it’s in the form of logical arguments or emotional appeals, I’...

Accidental Blogger captures Discover magazine’s list of The 7 Most Wondrous Moments in Science . The entire post is worth a read, but the featured list is:...

Popular Science revisits the worst jobs in science . I thought last year’s selections were gut-wrenching, but I am pretty sure this year has them beat....

It’s only a matter of time, kids. Science will find a cure for religion....

There are people doing the work of science, manufacturing knowledge for the rest of us. I like to read about what they do, and maybe you will too. Go lookit G...

Buy geek supplies at Einstein’s Garage and American Science & Surplus ....

For your enjoyment: Two atoms are walking down the street. One turns around and says, “Oh gosh, I left an electron back at the apartment!” The seco...