South America Trip
A photo weblog from a trip to South America in the summer of 2006.
Domestic Adventures
Fort Dodge, Iowa
This piece on Sciencegate was recently included in Tangled Banks, a compendium of the best science
blogging on the Web. A look at America's bizarre tradition of mixing science and religion.
New York City, New York
The Ancient Egyptian obelisk in Central Park has a long and intriguing history.
Mystic, Connecticut
Home to one of the most brutal wars in the history of North America, Mystic eventually became the
point of departure for far flung missions of exploration.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
In the 1820s, the Quakers convinced the State of Pennsylvania to build the perfect prison - a frightening
story about how good people can do very bad things. This piece appeared on Radio Lab.
Santa Barbara, California
A night hike to the edge of perception.
