Aristotle. The very name itself conjures images of the prototype for all philosophers. Yet was he really the philosopher he is so commonly thought to have been or was he, in fact, the first systematic scientist?
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“Let the Science Begin”
As a child of the great days of the space program, I grew up with with visible proof that through diligent study, teamwork, insatiable curiosity and the willingness to dream bigger than anyone should think rational, human beings could accomplish amazing things. A man didn’t walk on the surface of the moon because he was […]
Royal Society 2012 Winton Prize Long List Announced
The Royal Society has announced the long list of books under consideration for its 2012 Winton Prize. Named since 2011 for its present sponsor, Winton Capital Management, the prize honors the best in popular science writing originally published in English in the UK during 2011. The 2012 Long List includes twelve titles that, alas, cut […]
Insectopedia
How does one go about writing an encyclopedia of insects? In terms of species, the sheer numbers of those thus far described by entomologists alone would fill several volumes if nothing more than their names were recorded.