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Janet D. Stemwedel (whose nom de blog is Dr. Free-Ride) is an assistant professor of philosophy at San Jose State University. Before becoming a philosopher, she earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. Email her at dr.freeride@gmail.com.

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A plea to vote in the Weblog Awards poll

... despite the fact that I'm deeply suspicious of claims that getting the most votes is truly indicative of being the best. Anyhow, the category in which your vote might make a real difference (here at the last minute) is...

Fifty years after Sputnik.

Fifty years ago today, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, Earth's first artificial satellite. I don't remember it (because I wouldn't be born for another decade), but the "BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP" heard 'round the world left indelible traces on...

Three cheers for Dr. May!

A reader made sure I saw this today. (Thank you, reader!) From Brian May's website: Yes. It's done, and after about 37 years, I am finally a doctor. The oral examination of my thesis, and of me, lasted about 3...

Brian May submits thesis; defense still ahead.

Today the BBC reports that Queen guitarist Brian May has submitted his doctoral dissertation in astronomy (titled "Radial Velocities in the Zodiacal Dust Cloud") at Imperial College, London....

Science blogger (and soon to be former academic) shares Gruber Prize.

Congratulations to Rob Knop for sharing in this year's Gruber Prize in Cosmology!...

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This is cool, but is it safe?

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