History and Nature of Science - Nature of scientific knowledge

  • Letter from Archimedes: Math-Man Speaks!

    Ancient mathematician’s writing found, restored, after 22 centuries!


    Monday, July 24th, 2000
  • MAD Science! Have a Laugh on Us…

    A MAD look at science. Science fair projects we’d like to see, weird wonk words, and creative uses for radioactive waste.


    Thursday, March 30th, 2000
  • Archaeology in the Ocean

    Archeologists think they’ve found the wrecked flagship of Blackbeard the scurvy pirate. What else is hiding in Davy Jones’ Locker? Dive into the archeology of the deep.


    Thursday, April 3rd, 1997
  • Amber: The Natural Preservative

    How amber is used in archeology and paleontology: Reviving ancient bacteria, viewing ancient insects, what’s not to love about amber?


    Tuesday, February 27th, 1996

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