Author Archives: Mace

One of the best things we’ve seen in a while on the world wide computer place: lady scientists use only the most common words to describe the sciencey things they do, like building space cars. (We failed with sticking to … Continue reading →

Woman You Should Know About: Kyla McMullen, the first African-American woman to get a Ph.D. in computer science from University of Michigan. The editorial staff all took this Clueless quiz; can you score perfectly? (As if!) Richard Blanco, gay Latino poet, will … Continue reading →

Our own Moxie Munroe will be speaking at illogiCon this Saturday! Visit her Women and Geek Culture panel at 4pm, and then go back for some more in the Podcasting panel at 6pm! For our history buffs, Life has some excellent and sobering photos … Continue reading →

For the book lover in your life – buy a calendar! No seriously, these are great, especially the librarian pin up one. Some writing advice from George R.R. Martin that doesn’t include “kill everyone with feels and agony.” Bars & book … Continue reading →

Akirachix: an all-female Kenyan computer geek collective. Gail Simone hired back to write on Batgirl! YES! Sherlock co-stars Freeman and Cumberbatch discuss their Tolkien scene. Some of Kubrick’s characters as adorable cartoon caricatures. The Gallifreycrumb Tinies: Dr. Who deaths in the style … Continue reading →

WATCH THIS TONIGHT! Friend of Geekquality The Slackmistress is going to be on TV! Talking about Doctor Who! With Captain Jack Harkness! Squeeeeeee! Wonderful, accessible books about science for your favorite reader. MTV censors Mean Girls, but censors the wrong parts. Supersopp makes a gingerbread … Continue reading →

‘Tis the season:  pictures of cute dogs who think they’re Christmas trees! Studies and infographics are still coming through about how our 2012 Election was decided. This piece shows that certain business owners, who vocally protested Obamacare, are seeing slight repercussions. Disney and … Continue reading →

We started on our Game of Thrones hype already. Enjoy this gifset of fabulous drunk Cersei to remind you what you can look forward to. Artist Roberto Flores imagined what the Game of Thrones characters would be like in a beat ‘em … Continue reading →

Ignoring the first image (which shows a scientist wearing improper personal protective equipment, tut tut), enjoy this article about science and Thanksgiving. Regardless of the occasion, we love pie. Here’s an infographic about the 9 most popular pies this time of … Continue reading →

How to make your own Weeping Angel Barbie. Brad Bird’s mysterious sci-fi project keeps getting more mysterious; now the codename has been changed to Tesla, and George Clooney may be involved? Kit Harington is set to star in Paul W.S. Anderson’s disaster movie … Continue reading →

Meet the new faces of our 113th Congress! This election has been monumental not just because President Obama gained his second term, but also because of some tremendous changes in the House and Senate. Women’s presence is at an all … Continue reading →

Our thoughts have been this week with everyone on the East Coast dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. This is a helpful list of ways you might be able to help the relief efforts. Twitter hashtags #SandyAid and #SandyVolunteer … Continue reading →

Did you put off your costume purchasing until last minute? Disappointed by what’s in the store? DIY pop culture costumes! Or be your favorite notable from women’s history! Spend Halloween Night with Ghost Adventures: A bunch of bros wearing Ed Hardy shirts running … Continue reading →

National Chemistry Week (Oct21-27) encourages chemists and chemistry enthusiasts to build awareness of the science at the local level. Fun and educational! A little known Simon and Garfunkel tune, The Sound of Cylons, is wonderful, but also kinda NSFW and will probably … Continue reading →