Hallucinations
To many people, hallucinations imply madness, but in fact they are a common part of the human experience. These sensory distortions range from the shimmering zigzags of a visual migraine to powerful visions brought on by fever, injuries, drugs, sensory deprivation, exhaustion, or even grief. Hallucinations doubtless lie behind many... | | Genes, Development and Cancer: The Life and Work of Edward B. Lewis
While Edward B. (‘Ed’) Lewis is famous for his contributions to genetics and developmental
biology, few have read his research papers. One reason for this is availability,
many having been published in obscure journals or as book chapters. A second is
because his papers in those fields are very difficult to read. The... | | Make: Paper Inventions: Machines that Move, Drawings that Light Up, and Wearables and Structures You Can Cut, Fold, and Roll
Paper is amazing stuff. It's cheap, easy to use, and easy to recycle. It's lightweight and easy to cut or tear--but incredibly strong when folded, layered, or rolled. It can stand stiff as a board, pop up like a spring, or hang softly like a silk scarf. It's disposable, but it can last for centuries. Its surface can be... |