I love science, and my foray into merging the line between literature and science has brought me into contact with all sorts of fascinating people and interesting concepts. My first novel, Tangled Roots, had much to do with physics and cosmology, and that required a year’s worth of research. I loved doing that although, of course, I’ve already forgotten most of it. A Clash of Innocents has nothing to do with science at all, and although writing it allowed me to think about all sorts of other important issues, I did miss my scientific musings. So it’s not at all coincidental that the novel I’m working on now has a scientific aspect to it. This time, I’m concerned with medical care, women’s health issues in particular, and that has allowed me to do a bit of research on disease and anatomy. I haven’t needed to spend as much time researching as I have in the past, but at least I’ve been able to give a little scratch to this particular itch.
When I don’t have the professional need to keep scratching, I depend on a few blogs to give me my science fix. One that I am especially faithful to is “Now Appearing” written by popular science writer, Brian Clegg. His recent posting was so cool I thought I’d share it with you. It’s all about the right vs left brain dichotomy and it even has a beautifully frustrating little video test you can take to show you what it’s all about. I thought I’d share it with you now, so hop on over here for a quick explanation and a bit of a brain massage.
Thanks, Brian.
At risk of turning this into a mutual admiration society, thanks Sue!
Ooh, you knew this would excite me too! Can’t wait to read your new book … and thanks for the link to Brian’s blog, am heading there now to test my brain 🙂
By the way, have you seen GCSE Science Experiment to Test the Durability
of a Chemical Bond between Romeo and Juliet (by Hannah Wood)? It’s worth a glance.
Brian: Ha! You’ve got to grab your admiration where you can get it.
Tania: I knew this would be right up your alley.
Tim: No, I haven’t seen that link by Hannah Wood. I’m heading there right now. Thanks.
I really enjoyed that video clip, thanks. I have to admit I did it twice. Needles to say, I was much better the second time!