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Archives: Richard Feynman

Richard Feynman, The Great Explainer

The story of physicist Richard Feynman, “The Great Explainer”.

  • By David Crotty
  • Feb 26, 2016
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The world is a dynamic mess of jiggling things…

Newly available material from Richard Feynman offers a joyous way to spend your Friday celebrating the wonder of the world.

  • By David Crotty
  • Sep 27, 2013
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What Keeps a Train on a Track? It's Not What You Might Think

A question you’ve probably never thought to ask, an answer that is more insightful than you might have imagined.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Apr 12, 2013
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The Essence of Science — Feynman Gets It In 63 Seconds

Science begins from a simple premise, then gets really complicated. It’s good to return to the basics, courtesy of this brief primer from the legendary Richard Feynman.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • May 24, 2012
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Symphony of Science — Autotune Hawking and Other Giants of Physics

A pleasant way to celebrate Friday.

  • By Kent Anderson
  • Sep 16, 2011
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