Posts by Dr. Allen F. Bortrum

Sandy spurs early posting; could quarks be made of even tinier particles?

Opportunity and Curiosity on Mars; Hubble and Spitzer find most distant galaxy; Bortrum looks at the year 2000.

Powerful lasers fire a shot; fungi on the move

There's more in thuderstorms than you might think.

Other more significant breakups and mergers

Updates on smart windows and crabs grabbing new digs

Retirement from Bell Labs leads to an active life in consulting and teaching - be careful what you agree to teach!

Last trips as a member of Bell Labs. Bortrum retires.

Sounds from before the Civil War; multiple attempts to begin manufacture of Bell Labs' lithium batteries .

Kepler confirms 11 new solar systems; an invited talk in Stuttgart leads to another odd experience in Grenoble.