Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 11/22/2006 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 11/22/2006

Five issues, insights, and observations shaping our perspective, from the editors of Seed.

N=3
You can’t touch this hypothesis. Iron-clad proof, baby.
Two supernovae, no waiting
In this age of instant gratification, we’d expect no less than absolute cooperation from the stars.
The Best Science Show on Television?
Yes, yes, and perhaps a little more of yes.
Ten Worst Science Books
You may not agree with all of the choices, in fact, you may violently disagree with some of the choices, but it’s a fun game to play.
SomethingAwful Physics
See human-like figures violently destroyed in a physics program. May be unsuitable for children and people who are extremely sensitive to mood music. (via AIR)

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Originally published November 21, 2006

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