Newton's Apple and Other Myths about Science
A falling apple inspired the law of gravity-or so the story goes. Is it true? Perhaps not. But why do such stories endure as explanations of how science happens?Newton's Apple and Other Myths about Sciencebrushes away popular misconceptions to provide a clearer picture of scientific breakthroug...
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| description | A falling apple inspired the law of gravity-or so the story goes. Is it true? Perhaps not. But why do such stories endure as explanations of how science happens?Newton's Apple and Other Myths about Sciencebrushes away popular misconceptions to provide a clearer picture of scientific breakthroughs from ancient times to the present. |
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