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Nothing Much and the Center of Everything

On January 21, 2019March 26, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn 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 Steve SampsonIn Musings1 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, 2017December 20, 2023 By Steve SampsonIn 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 Steve SampsonIn 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 Steve SampsonIn 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 Steve SampsonIn Musings3 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 Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

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

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