The 2017 Edge Annual Question: Which Scientific Term or Concept Ought To Be More Widely Known?

My first thought when I heard the 2017 Edge Annual Question was �Wasn�t that last year's question?� It wasn�t. But it�s almost identical to the 2011 question, �What scientific concept would improve everybody�s cognitive toolkit.� That�s ok, I guess, the internet has an estimated memory of 2 days, so after 5 years it�s reasonable to assume nobody will remember their improved toolkit.

After that

Physics is good for your health

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Yes, physics is good for your health. And that�s not only because it�s good to know that peeing on high power lines is a bad idea. It�s also because, if they wheel you to the hospital, physics is your best friend. Without physics, there�d be no X-rays and no magnetic resonance imaging. There�d be no ultrasound and no spectroscopy, no optical fiber

FASHION: 5 Vavoom dresses for NYE

Hey guys! I am so excited for the Holidays! BIGGEST reason is because I will get to spend time with my family. Also, I'm excited about going on more than (1) date night......thanks to my mom! With that said...anyone have plans for the New Year?? 

We hadn't been out on New Year's Eve since NYE 2015, right before Noah popped into the mix & we became a family of 3. So, this year even though we may not make it out to party, I wanted to inspire those of you who would be. I put together some dresses that are sure to draw some attention & get you noticed while ringing in 2017. 

Hope you all have a great Christmas!!

 

 

which one is your favorite?

uno.  | mesh ruffle dress via topshop

dos. | nude pink sequin dress via zara

tres. | green sequin print dress via topshop

cuatro. | metalllic camellia dress via rebacca taylor

cinco. | black sequin pleaded midi dress via topshop

Reasoning in Physics

I�m just back from a workshop about �Reasoning in Physics� at the Center for Advanced Studies in Munich. I went because it seemed a good idea to improve my reasoning, but as I sat there, something entirely different was on my mind: How did I get there? How did I, with my avowed dislike of all things -ism and -ology, end up in a room full of philosophers, people who weren�t discussing physics,

Design: Throwback of My Apartment

Earlier this year, I was featured in a popular Decor magazine called Casa e Jardim from Brazil.

I don't believe I ever shared all these photos on my blog....so I wanted to post them today.  The photos were shot earlier this year when Noah was much younger & wasn't standing or walking yet...hence, why the coffee table is styled so nicely in the pic below! Ha! These days, the apartment is not as nicely decorated because having a toddler changes everything! Simple things like a glass vase are now considered "armed & dangerous." haha 

This apartment holds so many memories but one of my favorites was decorating it.  I hope my home decor will inspire you! Please feel free to pin these pics!

area rug by madeline weinrib 

| Art by Jen Ramos  

| zig zag blk & white ceramic vase by Emilia Ceramics

small spotted rug by Caitlin Wilson

desk by west elm

blue abstract art set + gold frames via  Jen Ramos

 indian chief art by jenna snyder-phillips

pillows are old by cb2 and west elm

| velvet sofa by Jayson Home

-pic by jen ramos

Book Review, �Why Quark Rhymes With Pork� by David Mermin

Why Quark Rhymes with Pork: And Other Scientific Diversions
By N. David Mermin
Cambridge University Press (January 2016)

The content of many non-fiction books can be summarized as �the blurb spread thinly,� but that�s a craft which David Mermin�s new essay collection Why Quark Rhymes With Pork cannot be accused of. The best summary I could therefore come up with is �things David Mermin is

Cosmic rays hint at new physics just beyond the reach of the LHC

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The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) � the world�s presently most powerful particle accelerator � reaches a maximum collision energy of 14 TeV. But cosmic rays that collide with atoms in the upper atmosphere have been measured with collision energies about ten times as high.

The two types of observations complement each other. At the LHC, energies

FASHION: 5 Comfy Holiday Sweaters

Many of us will be attending Holiday parties or just family gatherings this Season.  For me, I'll be heading to a family gathering where we will (for the first time ever) do a Christmas sweater theme. This is NOT a common thing for my family, but my brother suggested it 2 weeks ago along with some hot chocolate - & I said, "Um, YEA!!"

With that said, I spent the last week looking for the right sweater that wasn't going to have me sweating up a storm while indoors!  I finally decided on this one.

If you're thinking of the same, I pulled together 5 sweatshirts that I thought would work nicely for a family gathering or office party. In the meanwhile Happy Shopping! I will shoot a few pics for my instagram + show it on my SnapChat: CocoaAndHearts around Christmas time. Stay tuned!

1. Noel Red sweater

2. Meet Me Under the mistletoe sweater

3. Only a Morning Person on Dec 25 sweatshirt

4. Snow man sweatshirt  (on sale)

5. Fleece Navidad sweater  (on sale)

Away Note

I'll be in Munich next week, attending a workshop at the Center for Advanced Studies on the topic "Reasoning in Physics." I'm giving a talk about "Naturalness: How religion turned to math" which has attracted criticism already before I've given it. I take that to mean I'm hitting a nerve ;)

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ART: Birds Painting

I recently launched another sale with 8 paintings & only 3 are left.

Today I wanted to highlight a piece I've done more than a few times for clients called "Birds".
This painting is one of my favorites & probably one of the prettiest in person. People ask me why this piece costs more than the other large ones...and the reason is because this painting takes around 3-4 days to complete. I literally have to do this piece in layers to make sure it turns out the way I want it.  I also add oils which takes longer to dry. 

Looking at this piece of art, I can picture it in a little girl's room, a home office or even a bedroom! It's versatile & seems to mix well in any space even with the pink colors! This Large BIRDS painting is currently available in my online gallery, see it here.

Hope you have a great weekend!! Happy Holidays. 

-1st pic by mia baxter (superimposed with my painting) + 3rd photo via Domino with painting superimposed.

FASHION: Top 10 SheIn fashion picks

Hey guys, a friend recommended I visit this shop called SheIn.  

I really loved all the cute outfits they had available and the best part was they were unique & also VERY affordable! The every day gal could shop all the time on this site because they have sweaters, t-shirts, makeup brushes, shoes, gorgeous skirts (a la' Carrie Bradshaw) & more! I rounded up my top 10 pics from their site & will be purchasing a few of these faves for myself. Ladies, check them out here, you will not be disappointed. They also have amazing sales to save even more!  

happy holidays! 

1. vertical striped ruffle collar blouse

2. choker v neck zipper sweater

3. 12 pc white and black makeup brushes

4. star sneakers similar to GG

5. white star studded sneakers

6. black lace top

7. asymetrical shoulder blouse

8. cut out lace up knit sweater

9. letter pattern keychain

10. lace up sweater 

No, physicists have no fear of math. But they should have more respect.

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�Even physicists are `afraid� of mathematics,� a recent phys.org headline screamed at me. This, I thought, is ridiculous. You can accuse physicists of many stupidities, but being afraid of math isn�t one of them.

But the headline was supposedly based on scientific research. Someone, somewhere, had written a paper claiming that physicists are more likely to cite papers

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Can dark energy and dark matter emerge together with gravity?

A macaroni pie? Elephants blowing ballons? No, it�s Verlinde�s entangled universe.

In a recent paper, the Dutch physicist Erik Verlinde explains how dark energy and dark matter arise in emergent gravity as deviations from general relativity.

It�s taken me some while to get through the paper. Vaguely titled �Emergent Gravity and the Dark Universe,� it�s a 51-pages catalog of ideas patched