Added by: Gurman20 | Karma: 1236.55 | Black Hole | 12 May 2011
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The New Yorker - 16 May 2011
New Scientist is a weekly international science magazine and website covering recent developments in science and technology for a general English-speaking audience. New Scientist has maintained a website since 1996, publishing daily news. As well as covering current events and news from the scientific community, the magazine often features speculative articles, ranging from the technical to the philosophical.
Counterknowledge - How We Surrender to Conspiracy Theories, Quack Medicine, Bogus Science and Fake History
We are being overwhelmed by dangerous nonsense. From 9/11 conspiracy theories to Holocaust denial, from creationism to unorthodox medicine, there is now an epidemic of demonstrably untrue descriptions of the world. For Damian Thompson, these unproven theories and spurious claims are forms of 'counterknowledge'; spread not least by the internet, they are creating a global generation of misguided adherents who repeat these untruths and lend them credence.
Fully revised and updated, the Sixth Edition of this popular dictionary is the ideal reference resource for students of chemistry, either in high school or in college. The new edition features more than 4,300 entries, including hundreds of new terms. The Dictionary covers all aspects of chemistry--from physical chemistry to biochemistry--including topics such as metallurgy, materials science, forensic science, and geology. There are also biographical entries on key figures in the field.
Added by: math man | Karma: 198.35 | Periodicals | 6 May 2011
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Science Illustrated May-June 2011
Science Illustrated magazine reports on the world of science in a way that's dynamic, engaging and accessible. Science Illustrated magazine is an upbeat, visually spectacular gateway to cutting-edge science, covering a vast range of subjects.
New Scientist is a weekly international science magazine and website covering recent developments in science and technology for a general English-speaking audience. New Scientist has maintained a website since 1996, publishing daily news. As well as covering current events and news from the scientific community, the magazine often features speculative articles, ranging from the technical to the philosophical.
