Sara Does Science

Sporatically posting thoughts and amusements from a pretty rad (if I don't say so myself) lady physicist.

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I've been meaning to write something for a while about why I don't really like "The Big Bang Theory" because I talk about it a lot when the show comes on or when I've had a few beers. But I haven't written much lately because I've spend the last several months writing stuff for job applications and banging out a thesis. So when I came across this post (thanks, boyfriend!) on why one blogger also doesn't like "The Big Bang Theory", I was glad someone put my thoughts down. Soooo...basically you should all give this a read. →

Wu Tang Clan rapper GZA is planning to write multiple albums where he raps about science because he recognizes how awesome science is. I want this to be a hit for two reasons. One, I would like a hip-hop science kids' show. Two, so I can sing those songs at karaoke. →

While some people might say Mr. Wizard’s a dick, I think this just further shows how awesome he is.

From the delightful Awkward Comix. Sometimes even though I may be a scientist, things look cool and I just want to poke ‘em. And sometimes things looks gross/squishy/scary and I most definitely don’t.

Also, don’t be like the scientists in Prometheus.

Debunking Scientists Myths: Especially relevant is that yes, scientists can be sexy beasts →