Archive for the ‘History and Nature of Science’ Category

  • Genetically Engineered Food

    How safe is genetically modified food? Was this test a legitimate study, or was its conclusion based on faulty methods?


    Thursday, October 28th, 1999
  • Oddball Science!

    Believe it? Why Not? The Why Files examines strange stuff: Worms, urine, frogs, sweat, jellyfish. What’s not to love?


    Thursday, January 8th, 1998
  • Einstein Triumphs

    After 100 years, scientists are still proving the old man right. Why was he able to do what others could not? The origins of scientific genius, explored by the average minds at The Why Files…


    Saturday, December 27th, 1997
  • Sputnik’s Legacy: Good Science Education

    Bored with space? Things were different 40 years ago, when Sputnik shook the world.


    Thursday, September 11th, 1997


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