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Mar
01
The Beauty of Applied Science

The Beauty of Applied Science

In previous posts, we’ve largely looked at the intrinsic beauty of science. From elegant theories and experiments to the
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Feb
15
Finding Beauty in the Limits of Science

Finding Beauty in the Limits of Science

"I think what happens very often in physics and mathematics is that we've confused the map with the territory." - Marcelo Gleiser
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Feb
03
Why Beauty Matters for Science Education

Why Beauty Matters for Science Education

I didn't particularly care for my science classes when I was in school. My grades were pretty good
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Jan
16
The beauty of awe

The beauty of awe

In the fall of 2004, I spent a couple of months in rural Ontario. One evening late in the year,
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Jan
07
Can law preserve beauty?

Can law preserve beauty?

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Jan
04
Beauty, desire, and rivalry in science and technology

Beauty, desire, and rivalry in science and technology

So far we've talked about what beauty means to scientists, whether theorists or experimentalists, and why it matters
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Dec
21
Beauty in simplicity

Beauty in simplicity

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Dec
15
Why does nature prefer symmetry?

Why does nature prefer symmetry?

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Dec
11
Three beautiful experiments

Three beautiful experiments

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Dec
01
Beauty and the brain: The science of neuroaesthetics

Beauty and the brain: The science of neuroaesthetics

What goes on in our brains when we encounter beauty? And what can neuroscience offer to help us understand the
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