Far back, in the mists of ancient time, there existed a technology for sharing one’s thoughts, musings, memes, and other nonsense. You may have heard of it, if you’re over 40. The web log, or blog. The [more...]
Lavinia Smith, the noted virologist and the aunt of well-known journalist Sarah Jane Smith, has died. She was 81. Well, actually, Mary Wimbush — the actress who played that part — has died. She was on BBC [more...]
I just love this picture. Stephen Hawking is a one-man university, proof that our species is so much more than the sum of its parts. What an amazing ride that must have been — I wish more people who are trapped [more...]
