Aimee Whitcroft • Oct 16, 2012 •
Bill’s post today on Wellington buses, and why he chooses to drive his car instead, is a timely one. While his post looks primarily at the time he saves by not using public transport, I thought I’d focus on something… Read more › … Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • Oct 16, 2012 •
Today, October 16th, is Ada Lovelace Day. Ada Lovelace, for those who didn’t already know (and you all do, right? * wink *), also called Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, is one of the shining stars in mathematics and… Read more › … Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • Oct 01, 2012 •
As we all know, there’s something of a profusion out there of books about science, technology and society in its myriad forms. Sorting through this heap can be something of a difficult task, and so it’s with some delight that I’ve just heard about the New Books in Science, Technology and Society initiative. It ‘aims [...] … Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • Sep 18, 2012 •
W hy did the chicken cross the road? No, despite what some think, it’s neither the oldest* nor the worst joke of all time. Hell, it’s not even a joke – it’s an anti-joke. In this awesome video, YouTube Channel VSauce’s** Michael Stevens looks at the world’s most famous anti-joke, explaining WHY it’s so [...] … Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • Jun 24, 2012 •
Hello, dear readers :) I just wanted to explain why I’ve been so quiet as of recent, and why I’ll likely be pretty quiet for the next couple of months. In short: I’m doing the Mongol Rally (with mad Canuckistani Dane Foster). We’re leaving Wellington on July 10th, and beginning our epic trip from the [...] … Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • May 01, 2012 •
…Well, a little bit. Certainly, this post is for those of you who know organisations which are looking at social media and considering whether to get involved or not. Now, before a number of you cough and splutter, dear readers, it’s worth noting that many organisations are, really, honestly, I absolutely promise, still pondering this [...] … Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • Apr 03, 2012 •
This month’s edition of nerd nite Wellington looks to be a cracker. Or, possibly, a corker.  To celebrate the 10th edition,we’ve got people talking about making mad gadgets (and noises with them), KiwiMars and quantum mechanics. April 23rd, from 6pm. And two of them are Scibloggers! Elf Eldridge and Roger Hanson, to be [...] … Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • Feb 14, 2012 •
Today is Valentines Day. Apparently, this is the cause for a great deal of consternation. I know that it has, over the years, occasioned horror for me, too*. So, I thought I’d just share something a bit fun and whimsical. Those of you who are American will no doubt know the name Rube Goldberg. I [...] … Read More
Aimee Whitcroft • Jan 26, 2012 •
Thank you, NASA, for once again providing really beautiful imagery. Fresh off the boat off the orbiting device*, a gorgeous ‘blue marble’ photograph of the little planet upon the surface of which we sail through our ever-expanding universe**. As NASA says: This composite image uses a number of swaths of the Earth’s surface taken on [...] … Read More