Comments for I Wish I Was a Scientist http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com but I'm not a Scientist Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:13:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Join the Conversation by Nathaniel http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/join-the-conversation/#comment-516 Nathaniel Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:13:46 +0000 http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/?page_id=179#comment-516 It sounds familiar. Cool article. Thanks for sending it along. It sounds familiar. Cool article. Thanks for sending it along.

]]> Comment on Join the Conversation by Darren http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/join-the-conversation/#comment-515 Darren Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:56:52 +0000 http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/?page_id=179#comment-515 Did you see this story about 'Darwinopterus'...a Pterodactyl that clear evidence of evolution according to the scientist who discovered it. Check it out: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/10/14/darwinopterus.dinosaur.fossil/index.html Did you see this story about ‘Darwinopterus’…a Pterodactyl that clear evidence of evolution according to the scientist who discovered it.

Check it out: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/10/14/darwinopterus.dinosaur.fossil/index.html

]]> Comment on When Will the Dino Bones Run Out by Darren http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/when-will-the-dino-bones-run-out/#comment-512 Darren Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:03:04 +0000 http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/?p=302#comment-512 That's awesome that we've only discovered 30% of all dinosaurs. Still lots of great discoverys to go! That’s awesome that we’ve only discovered 30% of all dinosaurs.

Still lots of great discoverys to go!

]]> Comment on Tiny Tyrannosaurs by Nathaniel http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/2009/09/18/tiny-tyrannosaurs/#comment-511 Nathaniel Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:52:41 +0000 http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/?p=308#comment-511 <a href="http://io9.com/5361932/meet-t+rexs-diminutive-ancestor/gallery/" rel="nofollow">Here is another article about raptorex</a>. It if from Io9 whihc generally seems to focus a bit more on science fiction than scinece fact (though it does nerd out on some good dinosaurs and space discoveris every once and awhile). The article doesn't really say anything new beyond what was said in the New York Times one, but it does offer a good number of images, including a couple that offer nice size comparison between Tyrannosaurus rex and Raptorex. Here is another article about raptorex. It if from Io9 whihc generally seems to focus a bit more on science fiction than scinece fact (though it does nerd out on some good dinosaurs and space discoveris every once and awhile). The article doesn’t really say anything new beyond what was said in the New York Times one, but it does offer a good number of images, including a couple that offer nice size comparison between Tyrannosaurus rex and Raptorex.

]]> Comment on Red Headed Woodpecker by Brian H http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/2008/03/25/red-headed-woodpecker/#comment-504 Brian H Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:20:17 +0000 http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/?p=47#comment-504 My yard is suddenly filled with red-headed woodpeckers this week. They are neat little birds, and their call is remarkable. With so many blackbirds around, the flicker-flash of white catches one's eye instantly when they fly by. My yard is suddenly filled with red-headed woodpeckers this week. They are neat little birds, and their call is remarkable. With so many blackbirds around, the flicker-flash of white catches one’s eye instantly when they fly by.

]]> Comment on More Advances in Invisibility by Stacey Jeannette Allen Huskey http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/2009/04/30/more-advances-in-invisibility/#comment-495 Stacey Jeannette Allen Huskey Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:11:35 +0000 http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/?p=273#comment-495 Jelly Fish stings can be very dangerous to your health. Especially if you get the stinger stuck in you. Jelly Fish stings can be very dangerous to your health. Especially if you get the stinger stuck in you.

]]> Comment on Ick but Interesting by Nathaniel http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/ick-but-interesting/#comment-494 Nathaniel Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:54:00 +0000 http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/?p=268#comment-494 Connie thank you so much for reminding me the name of that book. It was certainly one of my favorite reads back as a child. Also thank you for your wonderful pieces on Slate. Just a few days back I was mushroom forging with some friends in the woods of SC and one friend found a tick on her jeans. Fortunately none of us ended up being bit by any ticks, but seeing one reminded me of your piece and just how interesting these creatures, which we'd often prefer to avoid, can be. Thanks again, Nathaniel Connie thank you so much for reminding me the name of that book. It was certainly one of my favorite reads back as a child. Also thank you for your wonderful pieces on Slate. Just a few days back I was mushroom forging with some friends in the woods of SC and one friend found a tick on her jeans. Fortunately none of us ended up being bit by any ticks, but seeing one reminded me of your piece and just how interesting these creatures, which we’d often prefer to avoid, can be. Thanks again, Nathaniel

]]> Comment on Ick but Interesting by Constance Casey http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/ick-but-interesting/#comment-493 Constance Casey Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:50:32 +0000 http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/?p=268#comment-493 This is a message for Nathaniel, who kindly wrote that he enjoyed my Slate pieces about ticks and other creatures people often find revolting. The book he is thinking of, that he remembers fondly, is Animals Nobody Loves by Ronald Rood from 1971.Rood wrote about, among others, the octopus, rat , flea. and pigs . and wolves. he predicted wolves would be extinct by the year 2000 because people feared and hated them.It's good we turned that one around. Hey, Nathaniel, thank you. best, connie c. This is a message for Nathaniel, who kindly wrote that he enjoyed my Slate pieces about ticks and other creatures people often find revolting.
The book he is thinking of, that he remembers fondly, is Animals Nobody Loves by Ronald Rood from 1971.Rood wrote about, among others, the octopus, rat , flea. and pigs . and wolves. he predicted wolves would be extinct by the year 2000 because people feared and hated them.It’s good we turned that one around. Hey, Nathaniel, thank you. best, connie c.

]]> Comment on The Little People of Flores by albe http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/the-little-people-of-flores/#comment-486 albe Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:09:59 +0000 http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/?p=271#comment-486 How amazing! I was reading throughout the day about these 'hobbits' and was surprised that the debate continues to rage! Are they proto-humans, an evolutionary off shoot or just fossils of diseased homo erectus? The arguments are riveting and i too look forward to more research and then, hopefully, answers! How amazing! I was reading throughout the day about these ‘hobbits’ and was surprised that the debate continues to rage! Are they proto-humans, an evolutionary off shoot or just fossils of diseased homo erectus? The arguments are riveting and i too look forward to more research and then, hopefully, answers!

]]> Comment on Science in the Kitchen and On The Plate by Jeremy Schwartz http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/2009/01/06/science-in-the-kitchen-and-on-the-plate/#comment-483 Jeremy Schwartz Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:35:01 +0000 http://thenotscientist.wordpress.com/?p=242#comment-483 Hi! I am writing on behalf of Dr. Susan Reslewic, Ph.D. aka Susan the Scientist who is collaborating with famous record producer and songwriter Paul Fox (Sugarcubes (feat Bjork), Phish, Sixpence None the Richer). We found and dig your blog! Susan and Paul are on a mission to teach 'citizen science' to kids and curious adults using music and objects in our local households to conduct simple experiments online. The idea is to make science both hip, simple, and most importantly fun. We hope to build this project and message making this available, free online this coming year. We want to make Susan the Scientist just as fun and helpful as Bill Nye "the Science Guy" was almost 10 years ago. We noticed your blog and appreciate the angle you write about, and wanted to know if you would be interested in helping kick off our campaign beginning next Monday, April 20th. This would involve posting a video on your blog, that we can send to you in advance for preview. The video will simply introduce Susan the Scientist and a fun experiment that kids can try at home. We know this is a lot to ask, but we can offer you something valuable in return. If you can post the video of Susan the Scientist next week in a blog entry, we will send you direct demographic traffic and unique visitors to your blog - anywhere between 100 to a few thousand unique and organic visitors. We are working with Stumbleupon on this campaign, and we hope to build your network as well as our own. If you help us, we will help you! Please contact me if you're interested in participating in making science fun for kids! If you know of anyone else who may be interested, please forward this message on or contact me. Science rocks! Jeremy Schwartz Hi!

I am writing on behalf of Dr. Susan Reslewic, Ph.D. aka Susan the Scientist who is collaborating with famous record producer and songwriter Paul Fox (Sugarcubes (feat Bjork), Phish, Sixpence None the Richer). We found and dig your blog! Susan and Paul are on a mission to teach ‘citizen science’ to kids and curious adults using music and objects in our local households to conduct simple experiments online. The idea is to make science both hip, simple, and most importantly fun. We hope to build this project and message making this available, free online this coming year. We want to make Susan the Scientist just as fun and helpful as Bill Nye “the Science Guy” was almost 10 years ago.

We noticed your blog and appreciate the angle you write about, and wanted to know if you would be interested in helping kick off our campaign beginning next Monday, April 20th. This would involve posting a video on your blog, that we can send to you in advance for preview. The video will simply introduce Susan the Scientist and a fun experiment that kids can try at home.

We know this is a lot to ask, but we can offer you something valuable in return. If you can post the video of Susan the Scientist next week in a blog entry, we will send you direct demographic traffic and unique visitors to your blog – anywhere between 100 to a few thousand unique and organic visitors. We are working with Stumbleupon on this campaign, and we hope to build your network as well as our own. If you help us, we will help you!

Please contact me if you’re interested in participating in making science fun for kids! If you know of anyone else who may be interested, please forward this message on or contact me.

Science rocks!

Jeremy Schwartz

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