What’s with all the lists…?

… or something that has been — or will go — into space.

Catching a glimpse of an old rocket, space suit, shuttle, satellite, or (if you’re in my country) Canada’s remote manipulator arm is not going to — blink — turn a kid into a scientist. But then that’s not the point. If you’re raising kids RIGHT NOW there is one simple fact you already know: those kids will never know a time before humanity reached out to the stars. Big deal, right? Actually… I’d argue it is. And that argument wouldn’t be framed in reasons of nostalgia, historical perspective, or all that wishy-washy ‘hooray for us’ inspirational talk (though all valid in their own way.) I’d argue it is a big deal because while my generation didn’t exactly turn our backs on space, we did refocus much of our gaze on the unlimited realms information made possible by the technology of the so-called space age.

You probably don’t need this stuff, but… hey, it’s DARWIN!

Five peeves I have with how I was taught science…

Just read it.

More topics. Promises, promises…

Reality trumps perceptions?

At about ten bucks the average family can buy a couple volumes.

…because free time is quite rare when you’re a dad.