Testing Alkaline Water Brands: Before the ShowWhen 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 sameThe common impression of art’s relationship to biology is usually that art, or illustration at least, is a convenient teaching tool in...
The FlaxThis 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...