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"Uncertain Principles" features the miscellaneous ramblings of a physicist at a small liberal arts college. Physics, politics, pop culture, and occasional conversations with his dog.
You've read the blog, now try the book: How to Teach Physics to Your Dog will be published December 22nd by Scribner.
"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)
Emmy is a German Shepherd mix, and the Queen of Niskayuna. She likes treats, walks, chasing bunnies, and quantum physics.
Category: FutureBaby!
A few weeks back, I started a betting pool, inviting people to guess the birth date and sex of FutureBaby (now SteelyKid). Looking back over the entries, the winner was Kylinn, who correctly guessed August 7th and female. Kylinn wins,...
Posted by Chad Orzel at 6:58 AM • 7 Comments •
Category: FutureBaby!
FutureBaby becomes ActualBaby, and is, of course, the cutest baby EVAR.
Posted by Chad Orzel at 8:43 PM • 91 Comments •
Category: FutureBaby!
Around 20% of women who go into labor do so after eating Chinese food. Another 17% or so go into labor after eating Indian food. True facts....
Posted by Chad Orzel at 8:54 AM • 10 Comments •
Category: FutureBaby!
In the Reader Request thread, Mary Kay writes: I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on becoming a father. Both before and after the actual event. I mentioned this to Kate, and she asked whether I thought there was a...
Posted by Chad Orzel at 10:49 AM • 6 Comments •
Category: FutureBaby!
Why doesn't the projected delivery date for FutureBaby reflect the average gestation time for a first-time mother?
Posted by Chad Orzel at 7:26 AM • 9 Comments •
Category: FutureBaby!
Guess the delivery date and sex of FutureBaby, win a prize.
Posted by Chad Orzel at 11:15 AM • 47 Comments •
Category: FutureBaby!
The garage remodel is dragging on a bit-- the room is usable, but not all of the shelves are in yet. We have, however, cleared enough space to set up some of the piles of baby things we've acquired: A...
Posted by Chad Orzel at 10:25 PM • 6 Comments •
Category: FutureBaby!
Being a Baby of the Future, FutureBaby obviously needs to have a theme song. Sadly, Kate and I don't have the cash on hand to commission John Williams to write one. So, then, we shall Ask the Internets: What (already...
Posted by Chad Orzel at 10:36 AM • 9 Comments •
Category: FutureBaby!
Six years ago today, to within a few hours: It's been good so far, I think we'll stick with it a while longer... If you'd like to see more evidence that Kate's way too good to me, here's a picture...
Posted by Chad Orzel at 9:17 PM • 7 Comments •
Category: FutureBaby!
Kate's doctor called back after the ultrasound Tuesday, and this time the news was all good-- FutureBaby appears very healthy, and everything is as it should be. There was one interesting little quirk, though, having to do with the weight....
Posted by Chad Orzel at 7:20 AM • 9 Comments •
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