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Carl Sagan

Popular Science Communication: Bridging Science & Public

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Abstract Famous Science Communicators There is so much to say about the many endeavors by professional scientists to explain to us the world. The list…
abacus introduction

Suanpan & Soroban: History, Design, and Usage Guide

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Introduction Overview Abacuses are commonly seen in ancient civilizations around the world as a convenient tool for simple calculations. In this article…
bizarro univerise

Lessons From the Bizzaro Universe

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The terms Bizarro and Bizarro World originated in Superman comics, where strangely imperfect versions of Superman, other action characters, and even Earth…
EdmondHamilton

The Second Satellite: Orbit, Gravity & Tidal Errors

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Introduction This article won't contain much about physics that typical readers of this site don't already know. However, deconstructing improper physics…
experimenthistory

Ancient Experiments: Elijah, Psammetichus, Early Science

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Overview In this Insight, I'm going to talk about two of the first science experiments in recorded history. One was allegedly performed by the Prophet…
stephenhawkings

Stephen Hawking Quiz: Think You Know Stephen Hawking?

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Stephen Hawking has been a giant in the science world for decades. He has been a accessible figure with his willingness to reach out to the public in various…
antigravity

Roger Babson & the Gravity Research Foundation History

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Roger Babson and His War on Gravity In the early 20th century, an eccentric businessman named Roger Babson declared gravity to be mankind's greatest…