Recommended science or creative blogs

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for enjoyable science or creative blogs and Tumblrs. Participants share various blogs they follow, highlighting their personal preferences and experiences with these platforms.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions following the blog "boing boing" and seeks further recommendations.
  • Another participant suggests visiting the Scientific American blog as a resource.
  • Several participants express their enjoyment of "hyperbole and a half" and affirm its value as a blog they frequently visit.
  • A participant highlights "xkcd" as an essential blog for readers interested in science and humor.
  • "Bad Astronomy" is recommended by another participant as a notable blog to follow.
  • A participant points out ZapperZ's blog, "Physics and Physicists," as a resource worth checking out.
  • Some participants mention reading "Cosmic Variance" and "Don's Life" blogs, indicating a variety of interests in science communication.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of the blogs mentioned, but there is no consensus on a single recommended blog, as multiple options are presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants express personal opinions and preferences without establishing any authoritative recommendations or consensus on the best blogs.

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I was wondering if PF had any recommendations for blogs or tumbrs that are fun to follow. One that I've been following is boing boing
 
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blarznik said:
I was wondering if PF had any recommendations for blogs or tumbrs that are fun to follow. One that I've been following is boing boing

This is the only blog I go through...
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/

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rootX said:
This is the only blog I go through...
http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/

The ideas expressed in this post are solely the opinions of the author and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the PF forum. Any action that you take as a result of information and analysis on this post is ultimately your responsibility.


Haha I'm so glad you posted this site
 

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