previous | next Abstract In this series, twenty one dialogs that reference genetics from the six seasons of the HBO television series The Sopranos are cited and discussed, in chronological order, from the perspective of a fan who is a geneticist. The context of each citation with respect to the plot and characters will be the main focus of discussion. – – – Dialog Twelve (Season Six, Episode Sixty-Seven: Join the Club). “Somebody’s Probably Working On That” Tony is in a coma after being shot by Uncle Junior. In his mind, he’s at a hotel bar after falling down the…
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OVERHEARD AT A POSTER SESSION AT A RECENT RESEARCH CONFERENCE
“I heard there’s free booze in concourse A from 6:00 to 6:15!” * * * “Yes, I agree that your work casts doubt on the validity of my methods, but I think you’re missing the point…” * * * “There’s nothing worthwhile this afternoon, I’m going to the bar” “But the whole session is based on your thesis topic!” “Meh.” * * * “Uh-huh… Right… Look: I just took a job at [name of giant pharmaceutical company removed]. I really don’t care any more.” * * * “Yes, this is the same suit as yesterday. When a guy pulls down…
WAVE-PARTICLE DUALITY: OBSERVED PHENOMENA IN iSCIURUS CAROLINENESIS
I. The ability of the common gray squirrel to act both as a particle and as a wave is a trait commonly observed yet not often remarked upon. Any human observer of this species will most likely perceive only the physical, or particle, behaviors of this alluring creature, and forgo its unusual and unsubstantiated (literally) wave properties. Of course, any scientist with half a brain, given that this half still holds the basic capabilities of reasoning and an extension to allow the half-brained individual an output of his/her perceptions, will know [and be able to state (or at least output)…
WAVE-PARTICLE DUALITY: OBSERVED PHENOMENA IN iSCIURUS CAROLINENESIS
I. The ability of the common gray squirrel to act both as a particle and as a wave is a trait commonly observed yet not often remarked upon. Any human observer of this species will most likely perceive only the physical, or particle, behaviors of this alluring creature, and forgo its unusual and unsubstantiated (literally) wave properties. Of course, any scientist with half a brain, given that this half still holds the basic capabilities of reasoning and an extension to allow the half-brained individual an output of his/her perceptions, will know [and be able to state (or at least output)…
SLOE GIN INGREDIENTS
In Haiku form Prunus spinosa Juniperus communis Triticum sp.
QUESTIONS! QUESTIONS FOR A PRICK!
The Science Creative Quarterly is seeking wondrous, thought provoking, and potentially slightly silly science questions. These we hope to present to our esteem Bill Hick, the Science Prick, who in turn will attempt his best to answer them in due course. As well, know that a little meat with regards to the questions submitted wouldn’t hurt. And to attract such queries, we would like to make this request for questions our October monthly book contest. This time around, the prize is Edwina, The Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct by Mo Willems. This seems just about right, since Edwina…
THE ROLE OF GENETIC DIALOGS IN THE SOPRANOS IN SIX PARTS – PART IV: DIALOGS 8-11
previous | next Abstract In this series, twenty one dialogs that reference genetics from the six seasons of the HBO television series The Sopranos are cited and discussed, in chronological order, from the perspective of a fan who is a geneticist. The context of each citation with respect to the plot and characters will be the main focus of discussion. – – – Dialog Eight (Season Three, Episode Thirty-Three: Second Opinion). “It’s Probably All Genetical” AJ has been assessed for learning disabilities at school, earning a borderline diagnosis for Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.). At home, Meadow has shown AJ a…
THE ROLE OF GENETIC DIALOGS IN THE SOPRANOS IN SIX PARTS – PART IV: DIALOGS 8-11
previous | next Abstract In this series, twenty one dialogs that reference genetics from the six seasons of the HBO television series The Sopranos are cited and discussed, in chronological order, from the perspective of a fan who is a geneticist. The context of each citation with respect to the plot and characters will be the main focus of discussion. – – – Dialog Eight (Season Three, Episode Thirty-Three: Second Opinion). “It’s Probably All Genetical” AJ has been assessed for learning disabilities at school, earning a borderline diagnosis for Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.). At home, Meadow has shown AJ a…
SO YOU WANT TO BE A MARINE BIOLOGIST?
(In honour of a new science scout badge) The “I’m a marine biologist and, to be honest, I kind of hate dolphins” badge. – – – So you want to be a marine biologist? Well sonny, or sonnette, as the case may be, why don’t you just sit down and let a real marine biologist give you some damn good advice. And wipe that smirk off your face, sit up straight and for goodness sakes stop fidgeting! You’d think you had lice the way you are carrying on. You do? Oh well, never mind. First of all there are three…