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Archives: Carl Sagan

Autotuning Science

The latest clip from Symphony of Science sets famous astronomers to music.

  • By David Crotty
  • Oct 30, 2015
  • 2 Comments

Science and Stories Collide: Carl Sagan and an Unsung Hero of Scientific Inquiry

An audio story of how Carl Sagan found an unlikely philosophical ally.

  • By David Crotty
  • Aug 9, 2013
  • 0 Comments

A Sincere Thank You to Adam, Jamie, and Morgan

Two popular science shows take a different approach to science education and inspiration, but both are effective, and more than welcomed.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Apr 2, 2012
  • 2 Comments

Stick to Your Ribs: Can the Creativity of Social Persuasion Cure "Corporate Asperger's Syndrome"?

This week, we revisit the power of persuasion, and wonder out loud if perhaps publishers suffer from traits that hold back engagement.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • May 11, 2011
  • 2 Comments

Penn & Teller on the Vaccines and Autism Debate: A Model of Great Science Communication

The now completely discredited vaccines and autism linkage is tackled here in inimitable and definitive style by two guys who really know how to stage a story simply and effectively.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Aug 27, 2010
  • 11 Comments

Is It Still Disruption When You’ve Done It Yourself?

The fact that scientific publishing hasn’t been disrupted may be a sign of a problem, not an advantage. A future choice may be disruption or irrelevance. Which will we choose?

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Jan 21, 2010
  • 15 Comments

An Auto-Tuned Carl Sagan (feat. Stephen Hawking)

Carl Sagan remains relevant, even moreso thanks to this brilliant little video featuring the Sagan song stylings and a special appearance by Stephen Hawking.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Oct 16, 2009
  • 0 Comments

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