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
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
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
The beauty of awe
In the fall of 2004, I spent a couple of months in rural Ontario. One evening late in the year,
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
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