MIT

Mythbusters – Smashing A Glass With Your Voice

by podblack on January 7, 2010

In response to Dr Richard Wiseman’s question about a rather odd YouTube video, which he posted here: “Can You Smash A Glass With Your Voice”? Now, I actually got to see a GREAT video when younger, done by some scientists who used both an opera singer and a sustained artificial note to show how difficult [...]

{ 0 comments }

At M.I.T., Large Lectures Are Going the Way of the Blackboard

by podblack on January 13, 2009

NY Times: After years of debate and research, M.I.T. has replaced a large introductory physics course with smaller classes that emphasize hands-on, interactive learning.

{ 0 comments }

April 12th – Scientology Protests

by podblack on July 13, 2008

With much love to ‘K’, who drove in blizzard conditions for the cause. If you still haven’t seen the professionally edited and lengthy TANK Vodcast interviews during the first stages of Anon protests, they’re available in two eps: Sydney and Michael W and San Fran and Dr Karen ‘Skepbitch’ S! We’re more zeitgeisty than the [...]

{ 0 comments }

April 12th – Scientology Protests

by podblack on April 12, 2008

For ‘K’, who was going to drive in a blizzard for the cause! First, I have to point to the TANK vodcast eps (we’re so zeitgeist!) by Michael in Sydney and Karen in San Fran earlier this year which will give you some excellent interviews with people on the scene. If you really want some [...]

{ 1 comment }

Silver Screen Science-Slip-Ups

by podblack on February 7, 2008

So, I found this in the NY Times — Quantum Teleporting, Yes; the Rest Is Movie Magic. Take your MIT physics professor to the flicks! Now, I know that this is something that the Bad Astronomer has expressed a SERIOUS desire to do: consult on a Science Fiction film that features Astronomy as a key [...]

{ 2 comments }