On-line Exhibition: The Mind of Leonardo
The Institute and Museum of the History of Science in Florence has a nice new exhibit on Leonardo da Vinci. The myth of Leonardo continues to grow.
Posted by Darin Hayton on 01/15 at 10:13 AM
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, January 07, 2010
What’s so Confidential about Pluto?
In my growing survey of the literature on Pluto, here I review a recent book by two astronomer who claim to be on opposite sides of the debate. They try to conceal their positions until the final chapter, but the general tone of the book supports Pluto’s claim to planethood.
Posted by Darin Hayton on 01/07 at 10:55 AM
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Wednesday, January 06, 2010
HoS Micropost: Harry Potter and Renaissance Magic
The National Library of Medicine has a nice exhibition on Harry Potter and Renaissance science and magic. Sadly, the traveling exhibition is not coming to Philadelphia, so be content with the on-line version.
Posted by Darin Hayton on 01/06 at 02:40 PM
Science and the History of Science on the Radio
A round-up of different radio shows devoted to the history of science and science, including NPR, BBC, and CBC programs. Most of these are available as podcasts or through other audio archives.
Posted by Darin Hayton on 01/06 at 02:12 PM
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Monday, January 04, 2010
Science Hagiography, Google Style
Today Google celebrates Isaac Newton’s birthday with a falling apple.
Posted by Darin Hayton on 01/04 at 10:15 AM
Friday, January 01, 2010
Collectible History of Science Books (Building Private Museums)
Rare and collectible books continued to fetch high prices, according to Abebooks. Of course, the more frugal shopper could find some of the same books for as much as $10,000 less. But then, you lose bragging rights if you only pay a few hundred dollars for your copy of Darwin when you could have paid 20 times as much.
Posted by Darin Hayton on 01/01 at 10:14 AM