Monthly Archives: June 2011

I expected to hear another conversation in Polish when I walked past two old men perched in front of a pizza shop. I got this instead. Listen Here Running time 0:14

Today I’ve spliced together a scene from the pasta and rice aisle of Greenpoint’s largest grocery store, with the sound of my dripping bathtub. Listen Here Running time 1:34

Debra Tillinger first turned to dance to interpret her feelings as a scientist. In doing so she discovered dance as a gateway to interpreting science for a broader audience. Tillinger’s an oceanographer. She studies the acoustics of ocean currents.  Tillinger’s … Continue reading →

musingsonthevine.com I just finished up my commentary piece I produced for the Chemical Heritage Foundation‘s podcast, Distillations. It will air in month or two as part of a taste-related show. Not to give away all my secrets, but the key … Continue reading →

eawag.ch First, let’s get something clear. Fecal sludge* is different from sewage. Sewage, at least the American version, consists of wastewater as well as what gets flushed down the toilet. Fecal sludge is human biowaste alone. Unless you’re dealing with … Continue reading →

Engineers, hackers and entrepeneurs have championed 3D printing since the 1980′s. Need a missing mechanical part, a toy model, or a new plate? Just give a 3D printer the design, and voila, it will print you a new one.  The … Continue reading →

I’ve been going through some career re-evaluation lately — Should I keep my side job? Do I want to work for a radio show instead of freelancing? Where could I do more podcasting? Should I diversify and do more work … Continue reading →