Sunday, January 24, 2010
A quick review of Neil deGrasse Tyson’s The Pluto Files. Tyson’s book, which just appeared in paperback, is readable, witty, and engaging. It will not, however, convince very many people that Pluto should not be counted amongst the planets.
Posted by Darin Hayton on 01/24 at 02:09 PM
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
A quick summary of Stephen Johnston’s recent Brown Bag Lecture at the Chemical Heritage Foundation.
Posted by Darin Hayton on 01/27 at 04:00 PM
Monday, April 12, 2010
The Science Museum in London has recently launched a site devoted to the history of medicine. It’s one of the better history of medicine sites and well worth a visit, and some time.
Posted by Darin Hayton on 04/12 at 10:25 PM
Saturday, December 31, 2011
The NY Times recently posted a “Room for Debate” topic asking “Why we Collect Stuff.” This post reflects on what I think worked well in that debate and where I would have liked to see the participants say more.
Posted by Darin Hayton on 12/31 at 12:54 AM
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