Andrew Hazlett

A sparkling blue “alien” in our own seas

by Andrew Hazlett January 29, 2010

Vivid blue creatures with sparkling bioluminescence… not just the province of expensive special effects in sci-fi movies. Here in earth’s own oceans you can find the lovely Corynactis viridis: You can read more about this intriguing little organism (and see other beautiful videos of sea creatures) at the blog of Morphologic Studios – a “scientific [...]

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How a carefully disguised corpse helped win World War II

by Andrew Hazlett January 25, 2010

On April 30, 1943, the body of Glyndwr Michael, disguised as Major William Martin of the Royal Marines, was dropped into the sea off Huelva on the Spanish coast. In his briefcase were letters, meticulously faked by British intelligence officers to give the impression that the Allies intended to attack Greece, and not Sicily. So [...]

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Dr. Ralph Stanley: A Legend of Bluegrass

by Andrew Hazlett January 21, 2010

From guardian.co.uk [via @Ettagirl] Dr. Ralph Stanley’s new autobiography, Man of Constant Sorrow, is available at Amazon [affiliate link]. Share this:Tweet

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Civil War ghosts haunt Sally Mann’s photography

by Andrew Hazlett January 20, 2010

A documentary film about photographer Sally Mann focuses on her use of 19th Century technology to capture haunting images of Civil War battlefields. Appropriately spooky.

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Arcade Fire’s song for Haiti

by Andrew Hazlett January 13, 2010

“Haiti” by Arcade Fire – A passionate 2007 performance at Rock En Seine in Paris. Some Haiti earthquake relief donation links: American Red Cross Partners in Health Mercy Corps Share this:Tweet

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A beautiful Chinese folksong from Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project

by Andrew Hazlett January 6, 2010
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From Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project, a performance of “Yanzi (Swallow Song)” – a Chinese folk song, Kazakh in origin… “Please do not forget your promise and change your heart.” Share this:Tweet

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Antique Science: Beautiful drawings of remarkable insects

by Andrew Hazlett January 4, 2010

See more of these wonderful 18th-Century illustrations (and much more) at the intriguing blog BibliOdyssey. Share this:Tweet

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Sad news: Bannerman’s Castle on an island in the Hudson River is crumbling

by Andrew Hazlett December 30, 2009

Bannerman’s Castle was already an enigmatic ruin in the middle of the Hudson River, a dreamy landmark for passing train travelers and a passionate cause for preservationists. But then in the silence of last Saturday night, a large chunk of history suddenly disappeared when the castle’s stone, brick and cement sighed under a century’s weight [...]

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Chandigarh, India: The Rock Garden

by Andrew Hazlett December 27, 2009

A dog among the sculptures in Nek Chand’s Rock Garden in Chandigarh, India. Share this:Tweet

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A non-scientist’s mash note to the Large Hadron Collider

by Andrew Hazlett December 18, 2009

We need more science writing like this… Kurt Andersen’s appreciative essay in Vanity Fair about the Large Hadron Collider: The believe-it-or-not superlatives are so extreme and Tom Swiftian they make you smile. The L.H.C. is not merely the world’s largest particle accelerator but the largest machine ever built. At the center of just one of [...]

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