A Cosmobiologist's Dream

I am an astrobiologist, sci-fi geek, and professor of everything groovy. I write about science, culture, math, history, space, and science fiction. Perhaps like you, I'm seeking a greater understanding of the nature of life and asking myself why all of this really matters. Come with me, and we'll ask some questions together.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Intermittent Fasting

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I recently began intermittent fasting and trying to control my diet.  I wanted to see if I could overcome hunger and give my metabolism a ch...
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Thaw

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Amanda and I watched The Thaw last night.  Good film.  Quite enjoyable for a lower-budget sci-fi horror.  One thing I love about the film is...
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Sulfur X-Ray Microprobe and XAS at SSRL: A First Look Into My Beamline Science

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I'm working this week at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)!   SSRL is a synchrotron particle accelerator.  When el...
Thursday, March 28, 2013

Discoveries Pave the Way for Progress

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Discovery should never be hindered; discovery allows children to learn about the world around them, discovery breaks through barriers to kno...
Wednesday, March 27, 2013

The Europa Clipper

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In this quarter's issue of The Planetary Report from the Planetary Society, an article entitled "Turning the Tides: Setting Sail wi...
Friday, March 22, 2013

Oh Smeg

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Well, the week has come to an end.  My P. Chem. II exam went super well (impressive considering how much work is necessary on the part of a ...
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The Profoundness of Being Happy

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Here is a fantastic TED talk from Shawn Achor that I watched this morning.  The talk considers the potential of happiness in finding success...
Monday, March 18, 2013

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I made this on a meme generator when I was creating the review for my students for the exam they have this week.  I wonder how long it ...
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Spring Break is Nigh

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One more full week of classes before spring break!  Awesome.  All the teaching and coursework has been much too much in my way when it comes...
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

New thin sections to be prepared for x-ray analyses

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Well, some good news finally.  Not only has Paul, our rock shop master, recently managed to finish my thin section mounts of grains from Bor...
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