The Revolving Ballerina.
A one-page story (Microfiction/Flash Fiction). By William Van Zyl (published in Oct 2021; edited in April 2025). Read the article OR Listen to the podcast: The ribbon of the blood-stained Continue Reading
Sensors: Maintaining the eco-equilibrium of sensitive limestone caves in New Zealand. STEM and Digital Technologies -Programming microprocessors as sensors to improve cave sustainability (Micro:bit and MakerBot – mBot).
By William Van Zyl First published in October 2021 (edited in April 2025) On Friday, 5 March 2021, I stepped into the unknown. It was dark, humid, and very black. Continue Reading
Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.
By William Van Zyl (March 2021) On Friday, 5 March 2021, I stepped into the unknown. It was dark, humid, and very black. Yellow cat eyes stared at me from Continue Reading
A Second Flash of Light.
By William Van Zyl Published on March 22, 2025 Joop and Elsa Van De Venter gazed intently at the screen before them; the image magnified several hundred times. “Wait for Continue Reading
Rosetta Spacecraft: Deciphering the Code?
By William Van Zyl Published in Oct 2024 Rosetta Spacecraft? You have heard the name Rosetta before, right? This article focuses on a spacecraft named ‘Rosetta.‘ Champollion deciphered the renowned Continue Reading
The Hebrew Calendar: How it works.
By William Van Zyl Published in October 2024 Did you know that 2024 is the year 5784 in Hebrew terms? Don’t miss the short video at the end – an Continue Reading
Aliens: Do they Exist?
By William Van Zyl Published in October 2024 “Hello from the other side,” says the alien via a sophisticated translation app. “⊑⟒⌰⌰⍜ ⎎⍀⍜⋔ ⏁⊑⟒ ⍜⏁⊑⟒⍀ ⌇⟟⎅⟒.” IMAGE: Online Alien translator Continue Reading
Peck and Hide. Hide and Peck.
By William Van Zyl Published on 14 September 2024 A trained pigeon is guiding a WW2 missile and is on its way to take out the enemy. The missile is Continue Reading
Modern Sustainable House Design: ‘Whaitere the Enchanted Stingray.’ A Māori Story.
By William Van Zyl Published on 24 Sept 2024 This article includes stunning AI-generated architectural structures that reflect the shape and pattern of a stingray. This resource will provide valuable Continue Reading
Literature Review: Action Research and the concepts of “Theory” and “Living Theory.” Including an example of “Living Theory – Education”
By William Van Zyl Published on July 21, 2024 I recommend you scan through this video before reading this article. Dr Ianis G. Matsoukas (PhD Warwick) PostDoc Cornell, ETH-Zurich, Warwick Continue Reading
Essay: Artificial Intelligence (AI).
By William Van Zyl. Published in March 2023 (Edited in 2025) Read the essay or listen to the podcast. “The Eye That Never Blinks; The Eye That Never Sleeps.” In Continue Reading
The Earth seems to be flat, pancake flat; round in some skulls, young in many circular heads, and millions of years old in some elliptic brain lobes.
By William Van Zyl Published January 17, 2023 Have you ever wondered what your family, friends, and neighbours think? I am referring to where they are located on the Evolution-Creation Continue Reading
Champollion’s (JFC’s) death – French Decipherer of the Rosetta Stone – underlines one of the age-old killers: Sex, Money, Power, and Fame. Which one could it be?
By William Van Zyl (Published in April 2022, edited in 2025). Listen to the podcast while reading this article (Spotify- ‘The Extravagant Podcast’): In 1822, in a moment of joy Continue Reading