Imagine that we had some way to look directly at the molecules in a living organism. An x-ray microscope would do the trick, or since we’re dreaming, perhaps an Asimov-style nanosubmarine (unfortunately, neither is currently feasible). Think of the wonders we could witness firsthand: antibodies atta- ing a virus, electrical signals racing down nerve fibers, proteins building new …
Sidney Harris, acclaimed Dean of Scientific Humor, presents his most recent collection of cartoons. No scientific or technical topic is safe from the scope of his humor. Harriss cartoons have appeared in American Scientist, Playboy, The New Yorker, Discover, and Science, among many other popular magazines. Previous collections include Einstein Simplified, “You Want Proof? Ill Give You Proof,” …
Glux is a powerful super putty that stretches like rubber, bounces like a ball, and tears like paper. It can even shatter like ceramic! Use Glux to work out your stress, and unlock your creative powers. This Thermochromic edition of Glux deceptively appears to consist entirely of a solid orange color; that is, until you touch or rub …