Apr 21, 2012 10:00 AM

GeekMom Book Club: Vote Now For May's Book!

This is just a reminder that the poll is opened until tonight only so go vote right away on the next book for the GeekMom Book Club! Your choices are: Pure by Julianna Baggott Pilgrim of the Sky by GeekMom’s own Natania Barron Arctic Rising by Tobias S. Buckell Grave Mercy by GeekMom’s own R.L. LaFevers Hope you find something you like […]

This is just a reminder that the poll is opened until tonight only so go vote right away on the next book for the GeekMom Book Club! Your choices are:

Pure by Julianna Baggott
Pilgrim of the Sky by GeekMom's own Natania Barron
Arctic Rising by Tobias S. Buckell
Grave Mercy by GeekMom's own R.L. LaFevers

Hope you find something you like in this list!

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How to Follow the Trajectory of Comet 3I/Atlas

The interstellar comet 3I/Atlas reached its closest point to the sun. Here's how to follow the rest of its journey away from our solar system.

Unpicking How to Measure the Complexity of Knots

Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

Climate Change Made Hurricane Melissa 4 Times More Likely, Study Suggests

Unusually warm ocean temperatures fueled one of the worst hurricanes on record. New research finds climate change increased the storm’s likelihood.

The Hidden Math of Ocean Waves

The math behind even the simplest ocean waves is notoriously uncooperative. A team of Italian mathematicians has made major advances toward understanding it.

In Orbit You Have to Slow Down to Speed Up

Driving a spacecraft around a planet isn’t anything like driving on a planet. A physicist explains orbital navigation.

Analog Photography: The Beginner’s Guide to Film Cameras

Which film camera should you get? Which films are the best? We demystify the world of analog photography to help you get started.

Physicists Create a Thermometer for Measuring ‘Quantumness’

“Anomalous” heat flow, which at first appears to violate the second law of thermodynamics, gives physicists a way to detect quantum entanglement without destroying it.

The ‘10 Martini’ Proof Connects Quantum Mechanics With Infinitely Intricate Mathematical Structures

The proof, known to be so hard that a mathematician once offered 10 martinis to whoever could figure it out, uses number theory to explain quantum fractals.

How Genes Have Harnessed Physics to Grow Living Things

The same pulling force that causes “tears” in a glass of wine also shapes embryos. It’s another example of how genes exploit mechanical forces for growth and development.

How to Hack a Poker Game

This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table.

The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights We Tried on Our Houses

DIY permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort (and cost)?

An Invasive Disease-Carrying Mosquito Has Spread to the Rocky Mountains

The Aedes aegypti mosquito that can carry dengue, yellow fever, and Zika was thought to be too reliant on a hot and wet climate to survive in the Mountain West. But now, a population is thriving in Western Colorado.