Well, we made it back safely. It was a bit of a chaos at Oslo airport when we arrived (because of the weather flights to many other Scandinavian destinations were delayed or cancelled), but eventually we had our suitcases, dug out our car from under a week of snow, and headed home. I did not […]
Back from the land of flowers… Read More »
I recently read an article about the (quite) sudden phenomenon in which worker bees from a beehive or European honey bee colony abruptly disappear. This is called Colony collapse disorder, or sometimes honey bee depopulation syndrome (HBDS). For most scientists it’s still a complete mystery why it is happening. Areas most affected seem to be
Colony collapse disorder – How about cell phones? Read More »
Seen on Mythbusters this evening: a test of the theory of world-renowned polygrapher Cleve Backster‘s of primary perception. Tests were done by connecting plants to a polygraph’s galvanometer, and then employing actual and imagined harm upon the plants or upon others in the plant’s vicinity. The galvanometer showed some spurious readings (showing some kind of
Primary Perception: Mind-boggling or bogus? Read More »
I just came across a product called NukAlert: More than just a detector, the NukAlert is a patented personal radiation meter and alarm. Small enough to attach to a key chain, the device operates non-stop, 24/7 and will promptly warn you of the presence of unseen, but acutely dangerous levels of radiation. Used nationwide by
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The trip is booked, and in about 6 weeks we’ll be off to one of my favorite destinations: the Netherlands! I know at least 1 person who is looking forward to our visit. My little nephew Jerro has his birthday while I am there. I guess I better find him some cool presents… 😎
Netherlands, here we come! Read More »