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 …
One of the best pieces of advice I got as an undergraduate was from a professor trying to convince me to join his study-abroad trip. Dr. Gordon Young said, “You are going to be in debt for the rest of your life, so you might as well have something to remember it by.” It took …
How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff My rating: 5 of 5 stars OK, first off, it isn’t normal that I give a math book 5 stars. I often find them dull, boring, and difficult to read. However, How to lie with statistics was as funny as it was informative. Duff does a good …
Without a doubt, our personal worlds are shaped by early experiences in our lives. For instance, my early childhood was filled with experiences in which I was encouraged to ask “why” as often as I could, explore the answers, and give my own answers to those precious questions. My brain was fuelled by my imagination, …
Editor’s note: This post has been updated and broken links removed. Please see our policy on broken hyperlinks for more. Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader copy (ARC) copy of Homeschool Co-ops 101 for free as part of a book blog tour. I accepted in order to help out people that are turning away from …
Editor’s note: This post has been updated and broken links removed. Please see our policy on broken hyperlinks for more. It’s that time of year again, and the crops are starting to come in. If you have a garden of your own, or just like to buy things and stock them while they are on sale, you …
Good news, Insanitekians! Insanitek R&D has finally found a patent company with access to lawyers to buddy up with to help you get your ideas patented. After months and months of calling various companies that do this sort of work with inventors, we finally found one that would allow you to use our affordable services …
Back in the spring of 2011, I spent some time learning to teach in a local middle school. The first few weeks were spent getting used to the school, school rules, the kids and the teacher. The last couple weeks focused on how to deliver messages to the kids. My main problem is that I’m …
Item: 6-in-1 solar kit educational robotics Manufacturer: Vibe Made in: China Cost: $3 at the Dollar Store A few weeks ago my friend Fred Chu bought and sent me this awesome looking robotics kit to see if it was something that I could not only review, but also buy a lot of and sell in …
Experiences in the lab tells me that a slight mistake can cost you big. For example, while I was in graduate school, my labmates all work on dating rocks with the cosmogenic nuclide of beryllium-10, while I worked on a nutrient cycle in order to understand the fate of beryllium-10 in organic materials. My samples …