Amy Smith argues that we need to rethink how we mark achievements in physics Shared passion When we talk about physics “genius”, we often see only the individual and ignore the collective efforts that have helped them. (Courtesy iStock/supersizer) Why is physics different from other sciences? While our perceptions of who does science are broadening
Wind action This image of the Martian surface was taken by HiRISE on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and shows yardangs. These are bedrock structures that are carved by the wind. This has created sand in the regions between the yardangs, which has been rippled by the wind. The very dark regions are shadows cast by
Light-based logic: The optical chirality logic gate is made of a nonlinear optical material that generates an output signal that’s dependent on the chirality of the two input beams. (Courtesy: Yi Zhang/Aalto University) Light-based optical logic gates operate much faster than their electronic counterparts and could be crucial for meeting the ever-growing demand for more
I love reading about work, probably because it’s more fun to read about jobs than it is to actually do them. Not that I haven’t experimented with a variety of ways of earning a paycheck. I started my work-life in high school as a cart collector and grocery bagger at the supermarket in my hometown,
When Frank Cotton opens the Lament Configuration in Hellraiser, he is disappointed. He was told that doing so would expose him to pleasures wholly unknown to him. Instead, he finds himself greeted by four grotesque entities—one has jeweled pins stuck at even intervals atop their head and another is later revealed to have a horribly
If you are a debut author or a literary fiction and nonfiction stan, you’ve likely heard of Debutiful. Adam Vitcavage launched the podcast and website dedicated to highlighting the work of debut authors in January 2019. It has since become a beacon in the literary community, helping over 100,000 readers discover debut books. It’s one
His Father’s Memories Are Not His Own Bill Cotter Share article The Good Room by Bill Cotter This story includes references to child sexual abuse. On his first visit to his father at the new nursing home, Douglas Brunig was surprised to find that the elderly man, whom he had not seen in a decade,
From Gothic castles and country manors to idyllic cottages and childhood homes, houses in literature have helped evoke atmosphere, shape characters’ personalities, and change their lives. It’s easy to recall famous literary houses. Pemberley, Gatsby’s mansion, Howard’s End, Green Gables, the little house on the prairie, and other beloved homes are sometimes better remembered than
“I never thought I’d be one of those people,” she said. T Kira Madden and I were sitting in the private room of a fancy strip-mall restaurant in Albany, New York, and I was eating a very expensive salad. Earlier that afternoon, we had given a reading at a local bookstore with T Kira’s then-fiancé
In our monthly series Can Writing Be Taught? we partner with Catapult to ask their course instructors all our burning questions about the process of teaching writing. This time, we’re talking to Christine Ma-Kellams, who’s teaching an online eight-week fiction workshop. From improving narrative structure and pacing to navigating the world of literary agents and publishers, this
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When I first saw Ghost World on cable TV in the Philippines during my senior year of high school, I immediately recognized Thora Birch with her thick-framed glasses and jet-black bob. I remembered her character in American Beauty, and, here again, as Enid, she continued to exude the attitude of someone who had better things
My Autism Has a Mighty Appetite Have you seen my autism? It all started when I was born. Worse yet, it started on the taxpayer dime In the bathwater, in the atmosphere, even in the baby if a baby can get tall enough for college. It’s true, I am autism But only when you ask
Cheer dad! The incredible lessons from this middle-aged man learned coaching a team of tween girls. When Patrick first became a “boy cheer coach” a few years back, he had no idea what was in store for him. He had agreed simply because his daughter asked him to. Once the deal was done, there was
Recently Los Angeles Weekly Times had the pleasure of interviewing Marci Hopkins, Best Selling Author of Chaos To Clarity: Seeing The Signs and Breaking The Cycles and Award Winning TV Host of Wake Up With Marci. LAWT: Can you share with us your background and your career? MH: I have worked in the entertainment industry
Gloria El-Achkar has been a multi-faceted actress, producer, model and entrepreneur for many years. In this time, she has accumulated numerous awards and nominations. She recently wrapped production on the short film “Wrecked” with award-winning director Claire Chubbuck. “Wrecked” was produced under Artist Alignment, which Gloria cofounded with Logan Martin. It’s a community that helps
“Quigley,” the mega-hit indie film released in 2003 is streaming on TUBI TV in Spanish and English. “Quigley” is a hysterical adventure of madcap family entertainment, written, produced and directed by William Byron Hillman. “Quigley” was named on the list of the Top 20 Family Films of all time. https://theworldnewsnetwork.com/2019/11/15/the-20-best-children-family-movies-in-the-history-of-film/ “Quigley” stars Golden Globe/Academy Award
Cornell University’s Cannabis Workshop Initiative and the Harlem Business Alliance in partnership with Cann I Create host an event that brings minority owned business education of the cannabis industry to the state of NY, in honor of Martin Luther King day– Their focus is to raise the entrepreneurial bar in black & minority communities by