The Strange Case of Einstein’s Brain
Albert Einstein led an interesting life to say the least. In one year alone, in 1905, what scientists have called his ‘Miracle year’ he revolutionized physics and electromagnetism. His equation, E=mc2, is the most well-known equation in the world. Every new pronouncement from Einstein was front page news. He made headlines all his life. But the headlines did not stop with his death in 1955. And his interesting story continued on as well. Read the rest of this entry »
Green Tea: Good for You, Bad for Disease
Green tea loves you. It takes care of you and protects you. That’s what proponents of green tea have to say about the matter. Is green tea just the latest do-it-all wonder tonic to be sold out the back of a wagon to overexcited crowds expecting all sorts of wonderful cures from headaches to pneumonia to warding off the evil eye? Or does green tea truly have benefits to help cure and prevent all kinds of unsavory diseases? Read the rest of this entry »
The Importance of Earnest Bees
Colony Collapse Disorder Sweeping the Country
We’ve all had our own experiences with bees. They’ve come buzzing around from time to time. You may have been stung, or at least been frightened of stinging. Perhaps you’ve shooed them away, told them to ‘buzz off’, or just wished they would go away and leave you alone! But honestly never really expected them to leave for good. Just what is going on? Read the rest of this entry »