“The Nature of Science” altered my views significantly on the intellectual meaning behind science. I’d always assumed that science was all-encompassing and defined the world and its choices, but reading the article, I realized that science was actually only isolated … Continue reading
“Nature of Science and the Scientific Method” offered perspectives that were quite new to me, a “non-scientist.” The line “Most scientists would not say that science leads to an understanding of the truth. Science is a determination of what is … Continue reading
When doing this week’s reading, the “Talking Points” page of the Nature of Science article caught my eye — because it was bright green, yes, but moreso because the content seemed to be structured as a teaching aid for (presumably) … Continue reading
I found that, after reading about the physics behind music and sound, it is incredible how people can combine a natural musical instinct and science to create amazing work. Weaving melodies and harmonies into a movement of work without the … Continue reading
Learning about Prions earlier this week provided a solid platform for further study. When multiple misfolded prions aggregate, the build up causes dangerous neural diseases in mammals, such as cows, and humans. Misfolded prions are indeed infectious and can be … Continue reading