Were Back! JIT For Fall!

So fall has arrived, and Broken Beaker is now in Boston! Our first story is about...Fashion. Hey, i told you well cover EVERYTHING relating to the science world. Yes, Boston magazine has done a pictorial on the upcoming fall fashion trends using nothing but scientists! Some of the items in the article are rather pricey (featuring designers such as Yves Saint Lauren and Roberto Cavalli), but that should be no problem for you Biotech dynamos. Get some fashion tips form it, and see what the CEO's and Managers at biotech SHOULD be dressing like. [Article]

Is the Obama Administration reaching out to Scientists?

MSNBC has an article on the Obama administration and its recent pushes for stem cell reform and "green power" initiatives. Is the so called "War on Science", which plagued the Bush presidency over? Was there even a war on science during the Bush years, or just a lack of public interest? Is the Obama Administration signalling an end between the dischord between the average American and Scientists, or will scientific theory continue to rile the public? Do Obamas effort signal a push in the scientific sector? The article discusses a lot of these points, and basically concludes the problem is a lot more complex. Its a very interetsing read. [Link]

Art and Science make gorgeous images

Meet Robert Buelteman, a guy who uses fiber optics, high voltage, and a scalpel to make incredible images that otherwise couldn't be captured on camera. His images are absolutely stunning and really vibrant, and he is incredibly meticulous about the procedure used to produce these images. Maybe more artists will start using electricity or other chemical processes to try to mimic his work. So tell me, is this guy an artist or a mad scientist? [Article]

Geeking it up...iPhone style!

So you want to take your science geek-dom mobile to impress your friends, or, more likely, keep them away? No problem iPhone users, because Wired has an article on the top 22 Science Apps for your iPhone. Anything from Prescription drug doses to Constellation Maps, the iPhone has an app for it. the coolest? Definetly the Genetic Decoder. Check the full article here. [Link]

Running out of Space on Your Whiteboard?

The good people at IdeaPaint.com may have a solution! Apparently they produce a paint that allows you to turn ANY wall into a whiteboard! Pretty cool if you ask me. Check it out, it might be a great solution for your office, especially if some whiteboards are running for $20 and up just for a tiny one.

Sw-uite Office (get it?)

Thinking of setting up a new home office? Lifehacker found a great article about someone who decided to take their office down a notch, with great results. Sure, its not very science-centric, but its still cool!
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