History and the ship

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Combining many things

We present another way to teach history.

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A simpler theory (II)

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Writing down the equation

We notice how mathematical notation affects scientific progress.

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The underlying lesson

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What’s being learned

We notice that what we learn is not always what’s being taught.

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The journalist-novelist

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Are they extinct?

We consider a particular type of author, which may no longer exist.

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Big Bang vs. Steady State

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A misremembered episode

The Big Bang won.  But not the way it’s normally presented.

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Kids today

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Effects of technology

A graduation party starts us thinking about teenagers.

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The snapping turtle

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Suburban ecology

A cautionary tale, but not in the way you expect.

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Has it been done?

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The literature search

We describe a necessary but sometimes tedious step in scientific research.

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Sealing wax

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Authenticity

We ponder whether an affectation is actually useful.

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Running toward fires

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Preparation and panic

Final exams incline us toward a Taoist philosophy.

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