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How to Write an Epic Poem: Infographic
Somewhere <i>in medias res</i> between <i>Iliad</i> and <i>Odyssey</i>, betwixt <i>Gilgamesh</i> and <i>Beowulf</i>, a lonely hero (of noble character) trods a path constructed of dactylic …
InfographicsHow to Break Your “Writer’s Block”
I don’t believe in writer’s block. With kids, dogs, work, and Facebook to keep up with, I don’t have time to get stuck. I’ve got to find a way to …
Creative WritingMath, Science, & Technology: Playlist and Prompt
This month, Math, Science, & Technology are music to our ears. Work both sides of your brain and listen to the collection of songs we’ve chosen just …
MathematicsMath, Science, & Technology Prompt: Physics Love Poem
Scientists have intertwined the singular magic of physics and poetry since before the Victorian age. One of the most prominent Victorian poet …
LiteratureMath, Science, & Technology Poetry Prompt: Wider Than the Sky
Some believe one day a computer will surpass the capacity of the human brain, yet the mind is greater than any super computer or big data analytics …
Creative Writing8 Wedding Destinations That Are Positively Swoon-Worthy
Weddings are fun. But, destination weddings, with their built-in vacation status, are even better. As a bride, though, you want to make sure you’re …
Scientists Have Figured Out a Way to Convert Solar Energy Into Liquid Fuel
Researchers at Harvard have discovered how to convert solar energy into liquid fuel, potentially accelerating our switch to the alternative-energy …
National Academy of SciencesRecipe: Roasted Shrimp Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Roasted Shrimp Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa<p>Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer<p><i>For the salsa:</i> <br>1 medium ripe mango <br>1 medium ripe avocado <br>1 to 2 jalapeños, …
SeafoodCrispy Stuffed Chicken Caprese with Fresh Tomato-Basil Relish
Sometimes it boggles my mind just how quickly time can fly and usher in a new phase of life quite unexpectedly.<p>Our children grow as quickly as the …
Balsamic VinegarWelcome To Mars. Here's Where You'll Be Staying
In a fun competition to design a 3-D-printed Martian habitat, three designs are finalists.<p>NASA has plans to put humans on Mars in the 2030s or 2040s, and the private company Mars One is already interviewing applicants to for its one-way trip to the Red Planet. But a couple of crucial questions …
Habitats10 Earth Landscapes That Look Like They're From Another Planet
Believe it or not, these photos were all taken right here on Earth.<p>The Earth is filled with amazing natural wonders, but some of them are so extraordinary you'd think you landed on another world.
Influenza: How the Great War helped create the greatest pandemic ever known
The Great War helped create the influenza pandemic of 1918, which eventually brought an early end to the Great War<p>I had a little bird,<br>Its name was Enza.<br>I opened the window,<br>And in-flu-enza.~ Children's Skipping Rhyme, 1918<p>Like most rhymes that one learns as a child, I had no idea at the time what …
Laser Light Could Make Flu Vaccine 7 Times More Effective
Lasers to the rescue, again<p>When you get a vaccine, it's typically injected into the muscle below the skin with a needle. But vaccines administered through the skin can use smaller pin-prick methods that could be useful for those afraid of needles, such as children. These cutaneous vaccines have the …
Flu VaccineMicrosoft explains quantum computing in a way we can all understand
Quantum computing -- it's a term we're hearing more and more, as companies such as D-Wave build their own early versions of super-machines. Microsoft, naturally, is investing considerable resources in the field as well; its Station Q research lab in Santa Barbara brings together experts studying …