Articles Tagged with chemistry

Connecting the dots

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Simple can be hard

We try to learn a lesson from the Holy Roman Empire.

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Helium hydride

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Rules and exceptions

We ponder the non-nobility of a Noble Gas.

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What is your name?

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Power and placeholders

We point out a difference between mathematics and magic.

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Why teach errors?

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Outdated, still in use

We look for reasons to teach things that aren’t true.

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Divisable numbers

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How many whats in a which?

In actual use, the decimal system is not always the best.

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Transistors, candles and light bulbs

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Simple or complicated

Which would you rather explain?

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Cast iron and Coca-Cola®

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Chemistry and Physics

We perpetuate some stereotypes about scientists.

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A hands-on process

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Working manually

How much of your work is your own?

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A gathering of astronomers

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When scientists get together

Sociology, ecology, economics and linguistics in astronomy.

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Tradeoffs

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In balance

Some actions are obviously good and right.  Looking more widely, it may be less obvious.

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