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"Prof. Orzel gives the impression of an everyday guy who just happens to have a vast but hidden knowledge of physics." (anonymous student evaluation comment)
The miscellaneous ramblings of a physicist at a small liberal arts college. Physics, politics, pop culture, and occasional conversations with his dog.
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- NYC Trip: Excellent Art at the Met
- NYC Trip: Bad and Ugly at the Met
- NYC Trip: American Museum of Natural History
- links for 2008-05-14
- FutureBaby Chronicles: Open Pseudonym Thread
- links for 2008-05-13
- Science Habitat Photo Contest
- Why Capital Punishment Is a Bad Idea
- College: Poisoning Young Minds Since Forever
- Cyclone Relief
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- Travis Hime on NYC Trip: American Museum of Natural History
- Barn Owl on NYC Trip: Bad and Ugly at the Met
- Ambitwistor on NYC Trip: American Museum of Natural History
- Ambitwistor on NYC Trip: American Museum of Natural History
- Jonathan on A Pro-Science Film Festival: Why Not?
- Kate Nepveu on NYC Trip: Excellent Art at the Met
- Mike Bruce on NYC Trip: Bad and Ugly at the Met
- Mike Bruce on NYC Trip: Bad and Ugly at the Met
- Susan B. on NYC Trip: Bad and Ugly at the Met
- JT on NYC Trip: American Museum of Natural History
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