Daily Archives: March 1, 2025

Dr. Francis Collins sings with Renee Fleming

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

I think we’d all agree that these are Hard Times – thanks for your service to humanity Dr. Collins.

Posted in Music, Religion, Science and Technology | Leave a comment

Legendary former NIH director retires from embattled agency

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Dr. Francis Collins, the legendary former director of the National Institutes of Health, has retired, NPR has learned. Collins, who notified the NIH on Friday of his decision, did not specify the reasons for his departure. But his retirement comes … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, Science and Technology | Leave a comment

What is the scientific process?

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. — See this excerpt from a recent JAMA editorial:https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2830748 “The free exchange of ideas is essential to scientific progress, just as it is integral to the founding ideals of the US. The integrity of the scientific … Continue reading →

Posted in Science and Technology | Leave a comment

Remembering Skyline resident Alan Black

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. — from The History Link Supporter Spotlight: Alan F. Black Charitable Fund We are filled with gratitude for the Alan F. Black Charitable Fund’s wonderfully generous support of the Forest History Project, which, when combined with … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Leave a comment

Francisco Goya, The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C. – an image for our time In this ominous image, we see the dark vision of humanity that characterizes Goya’s work for the rest of his life.

Posted in Art | Leave a comment

Shredding Light

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Bob P. ‘Shredding Light’ is a narrative light painting stop motion short film by DARIUSTWIN. There are hundreds of light painting photographs that make up the project. Each of these long exposure light painting photographs are straight out … Continue reading →

Posted in Art | Leave a comment