Roxannebarbour

A blog to promote my novels, and post quotations, and articles on science, mathematics, space.
MY BLOGS
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Roxanne Barbour, Author
http://roxannebarbour.wordpress.com/
A blog to promote my novels, and also post quotations, articles about science, mathematics, space.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 147 )
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Ancient Walls of Babylon
A race to shore up the ancient walls of Babylonhttp://bit.ly/N0Y9U1The sound of hammers echoes from ancient brick as Iraqi workers battling damage done by... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Quotation – May 25, 2012
…Each nugget of information was fascinating. the world was full of newfound marvels and he wanted to share the excitement with everybody. They all did. They... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2012 CREATIVITY, SCIENCE -
Quotation – May 20, 2012
Prime numbers are what is left when you have taken all the patterns away. I think prime numbers are like life. They are very logical, but you could never work... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2012 CREATIVITY, SCIENCE -
Satellite to Watch Solar Eclipse From Space on Sunday
An artist’s concept of the Hinode spacecraft in its low orbit around Earth during the sun’s uneclipsed activity. CREDIT: JAXA As people across the United... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2012 SCIENCE -
Jean-Baptiste Michel: The Mathematics of History
What can mathematics say about history? According to TED Fellow Jean-Baptiste Michel, quite a lot. From changes to language to the deadliness of wars, he shows... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2012 CREATIVITY, SCIENCE -
A New Tool for Touring Mars
New Tool for Touring Mars Using Detailed Images11.17.11 via nasa.comThis scene is from early spring in the northern hemisphere of Mars. Read more
Posted on 16 May 2012 CREATIVITY, SCIENCE -
Spring in My Garden – 2012
We are finally having a very warm spring, and everything, and everyone, is happy!Apple blossomsA Two-Storey high RhododendronA closer look at the... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2012 CREATIVITY