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Nothing Much and the Center of Everything

On January 21, 2019March 26, 2019 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

A brief reflection on the otherworldly importance of each of us—and why you should do your homework.

How Small Is “Nano” Small?

On October 5, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

You probably know that nanotechnology operates at very small scales. But just how small is “nano” small? Let's look for a little perspective.

There Is More

On July 10, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

There's much more to life than meets the eye, and we have to remember to look for it.

4 Things that Can’t Be Counted

On March 5, 2017September 19, 2017 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

What gets measured gets done. But what can't be measured may be more important.

We Live in a Sliver

On July 10, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

No matter where on earth you go, you're less than an hour's drive from outer space.

You Are a Remarkable Creature of the Cosmos

On February 27, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Musings2 Comments

An open letter to my daughters in which I wonder at what we're all made of.

The Bacterial Zoo on You

On February 24, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Are you comfortable in your own skin? If so, you're not alone.

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