Scientific rules or scientific values? The relevance of 20th-century philosophy of science
Does it still make sense to read 20th-century classics in philosophy of science, such as the writings of Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos and Feyerabend? In this
Does it still make sense to read 20th-century classics in philosophy of science, such as the writings of Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos and Feyerabend? In this
As a longtime writer, I talk about how science writing is a form of magical realism, with examples from my own experiences as a reader
One of the principles of critical thinking is to avoid excessive generalizations. The uncritical application of this principle in many cases leads to the formulation
Current times require scientists to clearly communicate complex concepts to the general public. Christopher Riley, a planetary scientist by education, has mastered the art of
The benefits of vaccination have been unreasonably questioned based on the unproven hypothesis of it inducing autism. Unfortunately, scientific facts are being increasingly misinterpreted, fueling
Excellence in science and gender balance are paired, yet women are under-represented in top science jobs. Increasing numbers of science-related job advertisements encourage women to
The controversy over free speech is ultimately a disagreement about how words work and what they’re for. By considering the Greek Sophists, this essay explores
This short essay reflects upon the political and social relationship between poetry and modernity. It picks two moments to articulate a wider trend in what
Over the years, science education has been gradually reshaped in an attempt to improve learning outcomes. If science education is reformed further, there is potential
Pasta is generally categorised among unhealthy foods. However, Italians – large consumers of pasta – are among the healthiest populations of the world. This study
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