I received this note on proposed milk regulation changes, forwarded by Lynn Mayo:Dear Friends and Family; I’m asking you for a favor, one that won’t take much time but could make a difference. A little history is in order about how I came to be...

Here's an interesting little piece in the Economist all about a biological battery based on the biology of electric eels and other electricity-producing animals:David LaVan of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Maryland and his...

I've been working like mad writing up stuff for the John Trigg Ester Library meeting today. I was here until 9:30 or so last night, and was bushed. I'm still not done...it'll be fun, and Hans is off getting some ingredients for our potluck...

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has reached about 383 parts per million. Our atmosphere is actually mostly nitrogen (78%), with a bit of oxygen (21%) and argon (1%) and a few other trace elements thrown in. Carbon dioxide, the fourth most prevalent...

Hurricane Electric used to provide hosting for my website. I've since been on another host, and it's a good thing. Hurricane Electric doesn't know that parody is protected speech. From the Yes Men:US Chamber Shuts off TheYesMen.org and Websites of...