Lili Galilean
13 April 2026
Greetings, fellow Group 14 travelers!
This week, we follow one thread through the cosmic tapestry: Silicon (Si). From the 'ghost sand' clogging our local turbines to the 'primal grit' forged in the first galaxies, Silicon is a paradox of materials science. The way we manage it determines whether it remains a hurdle to clear or becomes the backbone of the telescopes that let us see forever.
The Earthly Nuisance: Siloxanes and the “Glass” in the Gears
In Silicon Valley, we usually treat silicon as the hero—the “brain” in our semiconductors. But in our landfills and wastewater plants, it plays a villainous role in the form of Siloxanes
The SciSchmooze Lili Galilean Greeting science fans! The international table tennis circuit is currently witnessing a “French Renaissance” at the table. Brothers Félix and Alexis Lebrun—the world’s most exciting duo—have disrupted the global rankings, becoming the first Europeans in years to truly challenge the long-standing dominance of the Chinese national team (Felix Lebrun vs Lin Shidong: spin highlights). At 19 and 22, the Lebrun br
SciSchmooze If you know Herb, you know he is the gravitational center of this community. Whether he was engaging the public as a long-time volunteer at the Exploratorium or advocating for critical thinking as a Board Member of the Bay Area Skeptics, Herb has always championed the idea that science should be accessible, rigorous, and—crucially—fun. In fact, that is exactly how we met. It wasn’t at a stuffy lecture or a
9 March 2025
Lili Galilean
9 February 2026
I am writing to you today with a mix of excitement and big shoes to fill. I am officially joining the SciSchmooze team, and my first order of business is to say a massive thank you to Herb Masters.
