Human Body: A Visual Guide by Beverly McMillan My rating: 4 of 5 stars For the layman, aspiring anatomist or life scientist, Human Body: A Visual Guide is an excellent introduction to the human body. It is laid out in a very simple and straight-forward manner, starting with an overview of the body’s parts and …
Author: Grace
I'm a "dirt-ologist". I love studying the interface of human and environment interaction, often asking the rather rhetorical question: "Do we change the landscape, or does the landscape change us?"
I also captain the ISS Insanitekian, a startup adventure of a lifetime.
Broader impacts and the public perspective
“I am reading a pop-sci book called Pandora’s Seed, which looks at how our genetics tie into our cultural inheritance. In the preface Spencer Wells starts discussing the why behind his book. The why, is of course, rooted in the question âwhat impact does this research have?” This is a good question for all of …
The vocabulary of science
Language is probably the most important thing we have as human beings. It allows us to share ideas, feelings, thoughts, and news. We use it every day to communicate who we are, what we believe in, and express our emotions and desires. In communicating science, it has an additional dimension to it, whereas it shares …
The War At Troy by Lindsay Clarke [book review]
The War At Troy by Lindsay Clarke My rating: 4 of 5 stars If you have ever read Homer’s Iliad, this book will seem really familiar to you. If you haven’t, you’ll never know that this is basically a retelling of Homer’s great epic. The difference between Homer and Clarke, though, is that you’ll find …
Examination checklist [Invention Cycle]
We’re on our last stage of the invention cycle, and it’s probably the most important for quality control. And, in our humble opinion, it’s also the most fun part. You get to test what you just conceived and see how well — or how bad — it works. This is your time to put your …
The Periodic Kingdom: A Journey Into The Land of The Chemical Elements by P.W. Atkins [book review]
The Periodic Kingdom: A Journey Into The Land Of The Chemical Elements by P.W. Atkins My rating: 4 of 5 stars Summary The Periodic Kingdom by Atkins is an accessible overview of basic chemistry. However, instead of presenting the information that the periodic table can tell us in a droll, textbook form, Atkins takes us …
Testing the limits [Invention Cycle]
So far in the invention process you’ve worked your way around — and back and forth — along the cycle a few times. You’ve examined the problem, researched some solutions, and even drafted designs. In this test we’re going to look more at testing your drafted design, which as you can guess will lead you …
Learning by Accident by Rosemary Rawlins [book review]
Learning by Accident by Rosemary Rawlins My rating: 4 of 5 stars Disclaimer I wanted to read Rosemary’s book Learning by Accident for research on all aspects of brain injuries. Rosemary’s book was to serve as a starting point for me to understand the caregiver’s role and the stress they undergo, but it turned out …
Draft and design your dreams [Invention Cycle]
You’re smack in the middle of the invention process now. You’ve learnt to pick apart and examine the problems, become a Google-fu master, and now you’re ready to crack your knuckles and get into the meat of the work. It’s time to pick up your crayons and construction paper and get to work. OK, fine, get …
Evolution, Me, & Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande [book review]
Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande My rating: 3 of 5 stars I gave this book 3 stars for I’m not really sure what I think of it. I’m an atheist, but my core family is very religious, so I come from a unique perspective. It is neither how to prove …