online archive
5:00PM
DEC 18 2007
Happy Newton Day!
From Discover, a list of the top 100 science stories of 2007; and an article on David Charbonneau, scientist of the year. Star power: As an astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson is a universal expert (and his top ten favorite facts about the universe). Happy Newton Day! December 25th is a date to celebrate not because it is the disputed birthday of the "son of God" but because it is the actual birthday of one of the world's greatest men.� A review of The Science of Leonardo: Inside the Mind of the Great Genius of the Renaissance by Fritjof Capra. A review of Science for Sale: The Perils, Rewards, and Delusions of Campus Capitalism by Daniel S. Greenberg. Chemistry sets without the chemistry: Safety concerns have dumbed down a staple gift that launched many an illustrious career. A look at how science cafes are tapping the nation's fascination with research and discoveries.
