Do This, Not That
April 1, 2013
Human biology provides many examples of control mechanisms which start, guide, and stop important physiologic functions. In essence, they say, “Do this, but not that.”
Perfect Choreography
October 1, 2012
Is it reasonable to believe that something as complex as the Mars rover Curiosity and its recent successful landing on Mars was the result of random, undirected tinkering by NASA engineers?
Living in the Light: Part 2
September 1, 2012
Ultraviolet (UV) light in sunlight can damage human skin and promote the development of skin cancers.
Living in the Light: Part 1
July 1, 2012
Some years ago, I spent two weeks backpacking with a group of friends in a mountain wilderness area.
Being a Noticer
June 1, 2012
"How?" is about performance; "Why?" about purpose.
Water of Life
May 1, 2012
It has been said that water is life. Although not literally true, liquid water is an absolute necessity for life because the chemistry of life happens in water.
Once in a Lifetime
April 1, 2012
Someone once wryly observed that even a broken clock shows the correct time twice a day.
Where Do They Go?
March 1, 2012
“My name is Temple Grandin. I’m not like other people. I think in pictures and I connect them.”
Landscape War
January 1, 2012
I tell people we are grass farmers since we live on several acres of land that is mostly grass.
