A defense of Thanksgiving turkey

It’s always been puzzling that on Thanksgiving, a day when Americans are supposed to appreciate all they have in life, we are supposed to eat turkey, a big bird that deserves little to no thanks. The nicest thing one can say about turkey is that it’s not dry, a compliment that indicates that the bird [.]. Continue reading A defense of Thanksgiving turkey

‘The Martian’: The sci-fi movie that got the Science right

The Martian, a film based on Andy Weir’s novel, is famous for its accurate portrayal of science and space exploration. Continue reading ‘The Martian’: The sci-fi movie that got the Science right