

Testing Alkaline Water Brands: Before the Show
When I first saw this picture of Essentia's claim that their water is too pure to be tested with pH strips, I never thought things would...


How science got its start in art: Science and art were once one and the same
The common impression of art’s relationship to biology is usually that art, or illustration at least, is a convenient teaching tool in...


The Flax
This is the version of The Flax that I have used in several of my art pieces. This exact version, taken from William's Choice Literature,...


5 Ways to Help Small Businesses (without spending a dime)
The most obvious way to help any small business is to buy their stuff; "vote with your wallet," they say. But there are plenty of things...


On the Making of "Memorial" (The Daisy)
I can never keep Hans Christian Andersen out of my head. He wrote stories on so many subjects; some have clear morals like The Ugly...


Psychology & intent in art & science
"The Artist is a trickster." People have long described the role of artists as "tricksters", and rightfully so. They serve as social...