Signing Science
nytimes.comScientific terms like “organism” and “photosynthesis” have no widely accepted equivalent in sign language, so deaf students and professionals have unexpected hurdles when talking about science. Here, Lydia Callis, a professional sign language interpreter, translates a shortened version of an article by Douglas Quenqua, explaining how new signs are being developed that may enhance scientific learning and communication.
Infants Are Fed Solid Food Too Soon, C.D.C. Finds
nytimes.comDouglas Quenqua for the New York Times
Parents should know the signs that their child is ready for solid food, like sitting up, being able to take food off a fork and not closing the mouth when food is offered.
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The early introduction of solid foods has been linked to increased risk of obesity, diabetes, eczema and celiac disease.
Picasso and House Paint
nytimes.comFrom “Picasso’s Masterpieces Made With House Paint” by Douglas Quenqua in the New York Times:
“We were looking into pigments taken from Picasso’s white paint, which from a material perspective is zinc oxide, and we were able to study the impurities that are there,” Dr. Rose said.
The scientists also bought samples of decades-old house paint on eBay. After comparing those samples with Picasso’s paint, they determined that the two shared the same chemical makeup.
