BBC RADIO 4: THE INFINITE MONKEY CAGE
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00snr0w
From BBC Radio 4 comes the Infinite Monkey Cage, a "witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes." Hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince, this podcast features lively discussions with guests scientists about a variety of ways that our everyday lives are shaped by scientific phenomena. As of this writing, the most recent episode centers on science's "epic fails." The hosts explore erroneous aspects that were originally part of some of the most famous scientific theories, and discuss the ways that mistakes can actually be beneficial to science. Other recent episodes include an exploration of the the science behind sleeping, a panel discussion with a chemist and solar scientist about the elements necessary to create the universe, and a commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes in length; visitors can download and listen to current and past episodes on this website.
HOFFMAN ACADEMY: LEARN PIANO ONLINE
www.hoffmanacademy.com
For anyone interested in learning (or relearning) how to play the piano, this website provides a series of free video lessons. Joseph Hoffman, an experienced piano teacher with a master's degree in music, created this series of free video recorded lessons in order to meet the growing demand for piano lessons. On this website, piano learners of any age can watch over 100 lessons, divided into nine units. Each lesson is between approximately five and ten minutes in length. Visitors can learn more about Hoffman's teaching philosophy and methods in the About section of this website. In keeping with Hoffman's vision that there "be no barrier to any child in the world who [wants] to learn to play the piano," all lessons are available free of charge. However, learners have the option of creating a paid premium account to access additional resources.
BOTANICAL ART & ARTISTS: MARIA SIBYLLA MERIAN
www.botanicalartandartists.com/about-maria-sibylla-merian.html
Maria Sibylla Merian was born in 1647 to a family of artists and printers in Frankfurt, Germany. As a young girl she first painted flowers before scrutinizing the way caterpillars transitioned into moths and butterflies. Over the course of her life, Merian continued to document nature, plants, and insects, first in Europe and later in what is now Suriname in South America. Merian's detailed paintings and descriptions, along with unconventional visuals and stories, spurred curiosity and provided valuable insights into medicine and science. Exotic and dramatic, her artwork was a valuable tool of discovery for Europeans at the time. Yet, despite receiving much contemporary acclaim, her findings came under scientific criticism during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and her efforts have been largely forgotten. This page from Katherine Tyrrell's Botanical Art & Artists website commemorates Merian's life and artworks. Readers will find a timeline of Merian's life, a compendium of biographical reference links, and an overview of related galleries and exhibitions. While some links have not been maintained, most work and there is much to explore here for researchers, artists, and art lovers alike.
TAB SNOOZE
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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY |
Many of us often fall into the habit of having multiple browser tabs open at once, making it difficult to stay organized and on task. This tool "snoozes" open tabs so that they pop-up at later, scheduled times. This allows users to focus on what they are working on, rather than being bogged down by the numerous other projects they may have started, whether that be articles to read for an upcoming research project, recipes to try for an upcoming holiday meal, or travel plans for a much needed vacation. Tab Snooze is currently only available as a web-based Google chrome extension, however, Tab Snooze for iPhone, Android, Safari, and Firefox will be coming out soon. |
POINT
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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY |
For the reader who loves to share articles, websites, and information with others, Point may be worth a look. This link-sharing tool allows users to quickly and easily share articles and websites with friends, all without leaving the page or application they are browsing. Point (currently available as both an iPhone application and as a Google Chrome browser extension) may also be used to have conversations on the page itself, making it even easier to highlight and refer back to certain elements of interest. One caveat, users can only share with other individuals in their Google or Facebook networks who have added the Point extension or who have downloaded the application. |
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