Makers

Maker Birthdays: Isaac Newton

Maker Birthdays: Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643 (died March 31, 1727). While this astoundingly-talented English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and natural philosopher is clearly one of the most influential scientists in human history, most of what’s generally known about him is more iconic/symbolic than real (think: countless Saturday morning cartoon depictions of apples falling on […]

Neil Gaiman’s NYE benediction

Neil Gaiman’s NYE benediction

I love this touching New Year’s Eve message delivered by author Neil Gaiman at Symphony Hall in Boston (during a gig with his girlfriend, Amanda Palmer, playing with the Boston Pops). May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who […]

Maker Birthdays: Johannes Kepler

Maker Birthdays: Johannes Kepler

Happy Birthday Johannes Kepler! Kepler is best known for establishing laws of planetary motion (explained in the above vid series) which later helped form the basis of Isaac Newton’s work on gravity. His research in the field of optics resulted in the invention of the “Keplerian” refracting telescope. For more Keplerian info, check out JohannesKepler.info […]