Nobel or teaching?

Considering Feynman

We wonder where a scientist made the most impact.

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On libraries

Books of many kinds

We present an unusual motivation to run for public office.

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The march of historians

History ain’t changed?

Insights from an old history book.

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A voyage to Uranus

Space is big

It takes a long time to get to the outer planets.

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Fresh-ground

Far and near

Technology and economics, fruit and spices, and a nutmeg-grater.

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Not even the question

Styles of mathematics

A lot of learning lies ahead.

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Stories in the air (II)

Retellings

Why would you listen to a story you already know?

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Stories in the air (I)

The definitive version

There are some stories you just know.  How?

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Old-fashioned astronomers (III)

Publishing Roger Griffin

Where does an astronomer go to discuss his results?

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Old-fashioned astronomers (II)

Roger Griffin

Know your data!

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