Category Archives: humor

Parental Science Geeks, Beware-2

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Steve Caplan

Are YOU a science geek? Have you ever wondered what impact this might on your family? It’s another scene of revenge from the “Children of Science Geeks”! Beware! Comic provided courtesy of M.C.

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Occam’s Thermometer

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Steve Caplan

Way back when I was an Occam’s Typewriter Irregular—that is to say, before Henry supplied me with his magic evolution-enhanced pellets—I wrote a blog about critical thinking and children. Now as a Regular—thanks to the Gee pellets—I would like to … Continue reading →

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Beating anger, damnit!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Steve Caplan

I wasn’t intending to write this post–it just came to me in a sudden flash. Damn! Xv$$#5&&&!! That feels better. I wonder how the following e-mail arrived in my inbox. Who tattled on me? It must be one of you … Continue reading →

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Parental Science Geeks, Beware!

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Steve Caplan

For many of us career scientists, our work–our profession–is really a way of life more than a job. So it is doubly so–perhaps exponentially so–when in a family both parents are science geeks scientists. Scientists have long been portrayed as … Continue reading →

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Regression to the “mean”

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Steve Caplan

They say that Steve Caplan is a mild-mannered scientist. But he pops into a phone-booth–no wait–that’s a thing of the past–he pops into the darkroom, and out comes Dr. Mean… Well, I do have a temper. Perhaps it’s slow to … Continue reading →

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Which researcher is more likely to be “productive”?

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Steve Caplan

We all have our own styles and ways of doing things. What do YOU think? Is it the “cluttered” bench, or the “pristine” bench. Both photos taken (as a good control) at the end of a working day…

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Addendum-(chess) If you think science is competitive…

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Steve Caplan

Since joining OT, I have noticed that everyone has a specific “profile”, a style of writing and preferred topics. Readers come to know what to expect. They know that Cath’s blogs will often be hilarious, with a sharp eye for anything humorous. They know that Athene’s will always be deeply insightful, often related to women in science, and filled with wisdom that often has its comical twists.
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Hypochondriac humor

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Steve Caplan

It took me years, but I can freely admit my hypochondriac tendencies today–certainly in a non-face-to-face-blog. But rather than elaborate on that topic, I would like to tell you about an interesting telephone call that I recently had. We are … Continue reading →

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