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Day 45: Twisted Gravity

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My muse has got a new assignment, which means it’s time to disappear again, very quickly. I don’t know if we’ll have access to anything digital (I hope not), so hang tight and we’ll reappear in a few days if all goes well. Today I had brunch with someone I suspect I might be related to. When Nick and I talk about science, we get so worked up about it that people around us ask to be re-seated, “a little farther away from those two, please.” There’s something keeping him awake at night, and it’s very similar to something that’s … Continue reading Day 45: Twisted Gravity

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Day 44: Robot Mayhem

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Time for a cool surprise: I’m letting one of the Secret Plans out. Today was pretty low-key (projects at home, and some time spent with our smart fun neighbors, discussing things which must remain secret). So new rule: Any time I have a low-key day with no photos or dangerous activities, I’ll shed light on one of the items in the Secret Plans list. Secret Plan #31: Wacky Robot Races What if you could teach robotics concepts to a second-grade class? It turns out you can. In 1997 and 1998, I was the “robot guy” at the El Granada Elementary … Continue reading Day 44: Robot Mayhem