Archive for October, 2009
Technological Medicine in the New York Times
The New York Times Health section in tomorrow’s edition ran an excellent piece on Stanley Reiser’s “Technological Medicine” focusing on the uncomfortable tradeoff between technology and expectations at the clinic.
Michelangelo Podcast Series #5
In this weekly podcast series, Michelangelo expert William Wallace discusses major works of the master. This week: The Creation of Adam from the Sistine Chapel Ceiling.
Why DO we disagree about climate change?
The NY Times Green Inc blog interviewed Mike Hulme today on major disagreements over geo-engineering. Have we painted ourselves into a corner? Hulme is the author of Why We Disagree About Climate Change. “With a global summit on the topic, COP15, less than two months away — and the prospects for reaching an agreement there [...]
Most Eminent Man of Letters and Numbers
In his review of Gardner’s latest works, Michael Dirda gives a charming rundown of Gardner’s long, involved, illustrious career of being the most math-savvy non-mathematician imaginable.
Happy Birthday, Martin Gardner!
Today is Martin Gardner’s 95th birthday. Yesterday’s New York Times featured a lovely profile of the great math puzzlist.
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