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ERWIN SCHRODINGER (1887-1961)
1926 - Austria ‘The complex mathematical equation describing the changing wave pattern of a particle such as an electron in an atom. The solution of the equation gives t… more →
A History of Science
Darwin quote-mining in latest book from the Discovery Institute
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wrote 14 hours ago: One would perhaps think that after being shown on multiple occasions that a quote they decided to ch … more →
My ICHS nightmare.
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wrote 1 day ago: If you are attending this year’s history of science and all the rest monster bean feast in Mancheste … more →
In Praise of Social Science and Science Studies at NSF
wrote 2 days ago: Consider this a slightly belated reaction (and a slightly different take) to the proposed bill from … more →
Ephemerality and Durability in Early-Modern Visual and Material Culture
wrote 2 days ago: Ephemerality and Durability in Early-Modern Visual and Material Culture Colloquia at CRASSH, Univers … more →
ERWIN SCHRODINGER (1887-1961)
wrote 2 days ago: 1926 - Austria ‘The complex mathematical equation describing the changing wave … more →
WERNER HEISENBERG (1901- 76)
wrote 2 days ago: 1927 - Germany ‘It is impossible to determine exactly both the position and mom … more →
"Science & Society": History of Science, Medicine, & Technology Postgrad Conference (Oxford, 7 June 2013)
wrote 2 days ago: The Wellcome Unit for the History Medicine, University of Oxford is pleased to announce the History … more →
Humans and Water
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wrote 2 days ago: In 1972 Elaine Morgan published a book that had a huge impact in feminist circles, called ‘The … more →
Future Food in Coprolites
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wrote 3 days ago: NB: I’m putting this here ’cause, the Tumblr theme I insist on using is dreadful for lon … more →
The Ban and the Bit: Alan Turing, Claude Shannon, and the Entropy Measure
wrote 3 days ago: Reblogged from Girl Meets Whiskey: I didn’t realize was as important as he was. — Claude Shannon1 In … more →
The Phlogiston Theory is not equivalent to the Aquatic Ape Hypothesis.
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wrote 3 days ago: In recent days the Internet science community has got its collective nickers in a mighty twist. The … more →
PAUL DIRAC (1902- 84)
wrote 4 days ago: 1928 - UK ‘Every fundamental particle has an antiparticle – a mirror … more →
Two-Day Conference on Neurology, Philosophy of Biology, and Artificial Intelligence, organized by Koç University Philosophy Department (Venue: Beyoglu - RCAC)
wrote 4 days ago: Speakers include but are not limited to: Bernard Stiegler (Université de Technologie Compiègne), Alv … more →
On History of Science
wrote 1 week ago: In my naivete, I once suggested to my history professor that I might like to study the History of Sc … more →
SUBRAHMANYAN CHANDRASEKHAR (1910- 95)
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wrote 1 week ago: 1931 – USA ‘The maximum possible mass of a white dwarf star is 1.4 times … more →
What part do arguments from authority play in mathematical reasoning?
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wrote 1 week ago: In forming your answer you may choose to address any or all of the following aspects of the question … more →
Webster's Otaphone
wrote 1 week ago: I wrote a new entry over at Nineteenth-Century Disability: A Digital Reader: UK patent #7033, dated … more →
London Tour Dates for Stella
wrote 1 week ago: Last month StageScite posted preliminary tour dates for the new science history play Stella, which f … more →
Want to speed up the pulse of nature?
wrote 1 week ago: Symbol used by the United States Atomic Energy Commission to promote the Atoms For Peace program, ci … more →
