Can Science Be Done Without Secrecy?
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:22:52 -0800
In his book, Reinventing Discovery: The New Era of Networked Science , Physicist Michael Nielsen discusses why scientists jealously guard their data and are slow to adopt online tools for collaboration. Nielsen talks about why attempts to create science wikipedias have failed.
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Britons reach for their telescopes as Brian Cox and BBC spark huge interest in astronomy
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:21:41 -0800
Latest generation of 'go-to' telescopes lets those without a degree in mechanical engineering look to the heavens Across Britain, men, women and children are turning to the heavens. Thanks to a boom in technology and a series of television promotions by some star showbiz names, amateur astronomy is going through its own big bang in popularity. Amazon has reported a 500% increase in telescope ...
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