The Anatomical Theater: The Brain (part 2)

Ah, the brain.  Fergus Henderson devotes an entire section of his Nose to Tail cookbook to Lamb’s Brains. Why lamb’s brains?  When brains were available, lamb’s were cheap compared to the calf’s, but still delicious, creamy and rich, and no other ingredient offers you better possibilities of the gentle give and crunch combination.  (58) Thank … Continue reading The Anatomical Theater: The Brain (part 2)

The Anatomical Theater: Brain (Part 1)

Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity posits the curvature of spacetime, caused by the presence of mass, creates gravity.  If massive objects change this curvature, then a wave should be produced.  Yet, Einstein doubted whether scientific technology could develop to the degree necessary to create an extremely sensitive measurement.  That seemed to be the case, until … Continue reading The Anatomical Theater: Brain (Part 1)