Examines the variety of pseudoscientific conjectures that dominate the media. With an emphasis on parapsychology and occultism, this collection addresses the evidence put forth to support claims of ESP, psychokinesis, faith healing, and other pseudoscience.
Despite marked public interest, many leading scientists remain sceptical that there is common ground between scientific knowledge and religious belief. This book discusses topics such as the Big Bang and the origin of the universe, the nature of the 'soul', and near-death experiences.
The nineteenth century produced scientific and cultural revolutions that forever transformed modern European life. Although these critical developments are often studied independently, Richard G. Olson's Science and Scientism in Nineteenth-Century Europe provides an integrated account of the history of science and its impact on intellectual and ......
This book explores how to develop engaging science communication initiatives that motivate audiences and researchers into collaboration. Contributors present scientific evidence and case studies to illustrate how to carry out engaging initiatives that unite researchers, and people around collaboration and interest in scientific research.
A Gallop poll surveyed 506 American teenagers, aged 13 to 18 and discovered the following:- 69% believe in angels - 59% believe in ESP- 55% believe in astrology - 28% believe in clairvoyance- 24% believe in Bigfoot - 22% believe in witchcraft- 20% believe in ghosts - 18% believe in the Loch Ness MonsterCarl Sagan has said that the wonders of real ......
Essential core elements of life science also called biology - the study of living things. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation.
Essential core elements of the study of nonliving systems focusing on chemistry and physics, based on theories and laws that explain phenomena in the universe. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation.
A collection of essays that provides suggestions for enhancing science education in the United States and improving the standards of scientific literacy throughout the world.
Almost fifty years after he first crossed the small screen, Doctor Who remains a science fiction touchstone. His exploits are thrilling, his world is mind-boggling, and that time travel machineknown as the Tardisis almost certainly an old-fashioned blue police box, once commonly found in London.
