Evolution vs. Entropy

Generally speaking, and simply to clear up any misunderstandings before they happen, evolution is another word for “steady progression”, while entropy means “deterioration”. Mathematically, they can’t coexist in the same system. You can’t have entropy and evolution working together. They will always work against each other. One fun way to look at it is: take …

Fitness in Space

Treadmills. Ellipticals. Recumbent bikes. All things of the past. When we, the human race, go exploring the spaces between planets, we’ll need some exercise routines to help us prevent bone loss. Plus we might need to be fit when we get to wherever we’re going. Spherical mills with artificial gravity will be great for lower …

Science for the Young

Now is a great time to get our young men and women interested in science. Boys and girls of the next generation have a natural curiosity for how the laws of physics and chemistry shape their environment. Not only are they interested, but they’re very capable. They have a great capacity for scientific information. The …

The Future for a Song

Sounding like Robert Plant in “D’yer Mak’er”, I told the gal at the deli, “Please, please…put the spicy cheese…on my submarine.” She complied and then followed me around for the rest of the day like my own personal groupie, like a rock and roll dream. Seriously though, and you never know, just where the barchive …