We really did have the best intentions. We recently finished the Sci Fi novel The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson, and the concept of albedo plays an important part of the plot. (Albedo is the fraction of sunlight that is reflected, rather than absorbed.) Everything was going fine, and we had even […]
The Buddy Walk / Caminata De Amigos is an annual event held by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas. The 24th Annual Buddy Walk was held on October 1st at Reunion Ranch (about 25 miles northwest of Austin). The Buddy Walk is, in a word, a blast! Lots going on, great weather, a chance […]
Our very own Sally the Intern has found a YouTube channel dedicated to smushing stuff in an industrial hydraulic press. These videos get MILLIONS of views. You can see videos of bowling balls getting crushed, human molars stress tested, or even a solid hour smushing…. WLBOTT Wonders? WLBOTT Wonders? Can you justify the cost of […]