Nano The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small: Book Review

                                                                                         

                                                                               Jim's Review

                                                     Awesome book with powerful and cool explanations of Nano.

                                                                                 10 out of 10 stars

                                                                                   About book

The cutting-edge world of nanoscience leaps to life on boldly patterned pages in this STEM-ready gem.

An acclaimed physicist and debut picture-book author introduces readers to the tiny building blocks that make up the world around us. Elegant, friendly text and stylish illustrations explain atoms, the elements, and other essential science concepts and reveal how very (very) small materials are manipulated to create self-washing windows; stronger, lighter airplanes; and other wonders of nanotechnology. Further explanation in the back matter gives more detail about various scientists’ roles and the tools they use. Splashed with bright primary colors, this tribute to the tiny will inspire curious minds of every stripe.Learn more and buy book

The Quake (2018): Movie Review

                                                                                                    

            

                                                                   Jim's Review

                  Kristian Eikjord (Kristopher Joner) is living alone and trying to connect with his daughter and estranged wife.  

            He is living a quiet life when a fellow friend dies in a mountain accident his concerned because he had received a package from him and didn't open it!

  He eventually does and begins to piece together the data and Idun Karlsen (Ane Dahl Top) believe in him joins him to try and warn every one of the imminent dangers that will happen soon. 

  The cinematic camera work and CG is spectacularly done in this film with a few very cool Hitchcock esque moments to really drive up the action.

                                                                     8 out of 10 stars

                                       

                                                                               About film

A geologist races against time to save his estranged wife and two children when a devastating earthquake strikes Oslo, Norway.