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Leon N. Cooper
One of the most important questions in science today as it relates to public policy is the debate over whether we should use a linear no-threshold model (LNT) or a threshold model when calculating the health risks of low to moderate doses of radiation. Public policy is currently guided by the LNT model, which posits […]
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Michael Levy
Writing a book with a title like Children’s Fantasy Literature, even when you make it clear that it’s merely an Introduction, is a daunting task. Farah and I knew from day one that we were going to annoy people by leaving out a significant number of their favorite children’s books and authors. We also knew […]
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Michael Glassman
Is collaboration the right word or even the right concept when discussing the ways we imagine the Internet to change human thinking and problem solving? Collaboration through Internet tools has become a dominant meme over the last few decades. At the same time the concept of augmentation of the human intellect seems to have been […]
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Joanna L. Grossman
Dilek Edwards was fired from her job as a yoga instructor and massage therapist in New York City’s financial district because she was “too cute.” The practice was owned by Charles Nicolai and his wife, Stephanie Adams. Although Edwards had little contact with Nicolai, and a strictly professional relationship, Adams sent Edwards a threatening, out-of-the-blue […]
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John Brooks
To mark the centenary of, The Battle of Jutland, one of the most important and controversial naval battles in history, author and military historian John Brooks reflects on the devastating consequences of tactical failure by British commanders.
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Christopher Rowe
Christopher Rowe sheds some light on the great philosopher, with reference to his new and lively translation of Theaetetus and Sophist, two of Plato's most important dialogues...
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John MacAuslan
In the third of a series of articles, author John MacAuslan continues to explore how music speaks to people.
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Peter J. Mantle
Naval Architect and Aerospace Engineer Peter J. Mantle discusses the unique principles and challenges in the design of high-speed marine craft.
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Leon N. Cooper
One of the most important questions in science today as it relates to public policy is the debate over whether we should use a linear no-threshold model (LNT) or a threshold model when calculating the health risks of low to moderate doses of radiation. Public policy is currently guided by the LNT model, which posits […]
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Michael Levy
Writing a book with a title like Children’s Fantasy Literature, even when you make it clear that it’s merely an Introduction, is a daunting task. Farah and I knew from day one that we were going to annoy people by leaving out a significant number of their favorite children’s books and authors. We also knew […]
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Michael Glassman
Is collaboration the right word or even the right concept when discussing the ways we imagine the Internet to change human thinking and problem solving? Collaboration through Internet tools has become a dominant meme over the last few decades. At the same time the concept of augmentation of the human intellect seems to have been […]
Read More
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Joanna L. Grossman
Dilek Edwards was fired from her job as a yoga instructor and massage therapist in New York City’s financial district because she was “too cute.” The practice was owned by Charles Nicolai and his wife, Stephanie Adams. Although Edwards had little contact with Nicolai, and a strictly professional relationship, Adams sent Edwards a threatening, out-of-the-blue […]
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John Brooks
To mark the centenary of, The Battle of Jutland, one of the most important and controversial naval b...
Read More
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Christopher Rowe
Christopher Rowe sheds some light on the great philosopher, with reference to his new and lively
Read More
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John MacAuslan
In the third of a series of articles, author John MacAuslan continues to explore how music speaks to...
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Peter J. Mantle
Naval Architect and Aerospace Engineer Peter J. Mantle discusses the unique principles and challeng...
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