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The Earth is nearly flat, and other scientific truths
At the Guardian. See aso Chapter 6.1 of Smashing Physics.
Posted in Particle Physics, Philosophy, Physics, Science
Tagged Higgs, LHC, science fiction, Smashing Physics
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Doomsday Love affair
Some podcasts about the end of the world. I’m in Episode 3. Not sure of the exact date (of recording, or of the end of the world).
Science is not political, except when it is
Scientific results are special, and can only be challenged on scientific grounds. But their effect… that’s a different story. At the Guardian.
Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Science Policy
Tagged Brian Cox, New Statesman, Robin Ince
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Updating stereotypes
Since this fun blog by Tom Chivers is all about being up to date, I thought it deserved up to date stereotypes in the cartoon. (I mean… ties!!) Interestingly the wastepaper bin and the chair don’t change.
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