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We see patterns in the clouds, in the shadows of a dark street, in the martian sands, and sometimes even in t
This week's "Ask a scienceblogger" is more pop culture than actual science: What movie do you think does something admirable (though not necessarily accurate) regarding science? Bonus points for answering whether the chosen movie is any good generally.
After a comment suggesting that a Science Film festival be held to combat a certain idiotic movie, He of Uncertain Principles
I'm going to agree with Tara, Evil Monkey,

Awesome movie. I still love to quote it:

Do you mind if I name my first child after you? "Dipshit Knight" has a nice ring to it.

By s kirkton (not verified) on 07 Sep 2008 #permalink

"It is possible to synthesize excited bromide in an argon matrix! Yes, it's an excimer, frozen in its excited state ... As soon as we apply a field, we couple to a state that is radiatively coupled to the ground state."

Ron Avitzur, Pacific Tech