Tag: science
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Physics constants, alpha, change...
One of physics’ most fundamental constants just got a little more... constant. Physicists have placed the strictest limit yet on how much the fine structure constant — which determines how strongly electrically charged objects interact — could change with the density of nearby matter. The fine structure constant, also known as alpha, has long been…
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Scientists not understanding important... science!
Scientists cannot see which researches are important. (1) This is extremely alarming. In other words: some clever people doing "things" are not able to understand which "things" are good to deal with and which are not... Does this mean that someone else makes these decisions? Or that random chance makes these decisions? I cannot really…
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Science Education. Is it required?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has never been in the business of supporting pre-college science education and promoting health literacy to the public, says NIH Principal Deputy Director Lawrence Tabak. And now it’s official NIH policy, too. (1) It seems bad to not have a leading research institute help in education. But what should…
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Comments to Science not allowed!
Popular Science web site shutting down comments. (1) "Comments are bad for science" according to the popular science magazine. Science as the new religion cannot stand any doubts casting a shadow over its grandeur...
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No science minister!
A government with no science minister. (1) Scientists already protest against that. When you are so closely interconnected with politics, it is only natural that you suffer the consequences. Be careful with the friends you choose! Related article: State - Science separation: Is it time?
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