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Marguiles, Lynn – NAMTA Journal, 2018
The 2018 Cleveland conference screened a documentary film titled "Symbiotic Earth: How Lynn Margulis Rocked the Boat and Started a Scientific Revolution." NAMTA conference participants enjoyed this memorable premier event in honor of Lynn Margulis, her symbiotic worldview, and her intimate community of scientific stars. This article is…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Conferences (Gatherings), Films, World Views
Astronomical Society of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA. – 1983
One of a series of information packets, the document provides clear, specific information about the controversial subject of astrology. The packet includes six articles explaining the dozens of careful scientific tests which have concluded that there is no scientific evidence supporting astrology. The packet includes an interview with astronomer…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Lunar Research, Physical Sciences
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St. Clair, Richard W. J. – Mercury, 1997
A high school sophomore describes his summer job at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum where he worked when a rock found in Antarctica was determined to have come from Mars. He identifies with the enthusiasm of preteen day-campers for scientific learning and is flabbergasted by the nonchalant reactions from scientists to the possibility…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Data Interpretation, High Schools, Inquiry
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Kevles, Daniel J.; And Others – Science, 1980
The history of the sciences in America in 1880 is described as a time of considerable vitality in the disciplines of earth and life sciences. The natural scientific resources of the American continent are credited as contributing to the vitality. Pluralism of institutional support is discussed with a historical perspective. (SA)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Federal Government