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Science
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How Scientists Can Be Good Citizens

Scientific discoveries must serve the public interest, balancing potential benefits against ethical implications.
Scientists face moral dilemmas over the consequences of their discoveries.
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fromNature
5 months ago

Daily briefing: World's first wooden satellite heads for space

A satellite made of wood is launched to the ISS, and new methods reveal the shapes of atomic nuclei through high-energy collisions.
fromAeon
7 months ago
philosophy

What Pauli's neutrino reveals about scientific methodology | Aeon Essays

Radioactivity challenged the foundation of chemistry by demonstrating element transmutation, which was once considered alchemical myth.
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fromTheregister
7 months ago

It's about time someone nailed down the nuclear clock

An international team has successfully coupled an atomic nucleus to an atomic clock, leading to breakthroughs in ultra-precise timekeeping and exploration of fundamental constants.
fromArs Technica
8 months ago
Writing

Teenage Maurice Sendak illustrated his teacher's 1947 pop-sci book

Maurice Sendak's first professional illustrations appeared in a science book, highlighting his early talent before becoming a renowned children's author.
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