Philosophy
It is good to see that John Bahcall has not been forgotten. Here is Wick Haxton's paper "The Scientific Life of John Bahcall".
Abstract:
This article follows the scientific life of John Norris Bahcall, including his tenacious pursuit of the solar neutrino problem, his contributions to our understanding of galaxies, quasars, and their emissions, and his leadership of and advocacy for astronomy and astrophysics.
"The Scientific Life of John Bahcall"
Sun's astrophysicist...John N. Bahcall
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Philosophy
"The Scientific Life of John Bahcall"...new paper by Wick Haxton
It is good to see that John Bahcall has not been forgotten. Here is Wick Haxton's paper "The Scientific Life of John Bahcall".
Abstract:
This article follows the scientific life of John Norris Bahcall, including his tenacious pursuit of the solar neutrino problem, his contributions to our understanding of galaxies, quasars, and their emissions, and his leadership of and advocacy for astronomy and astrophysics.
"The Scientific Life of John Bahcall"
Sun's astrophysicist...John N. Bahcall
- The John Show Needs Your Help
For those in Adams County, Pennsylvania, you are no doubt acquainted with The John Show, philosopher John Bardi's Wednesday night public access open-forum call-in show. This show is truly one of a kind. It is a quirky, fun, and interesting exploration...
- Deceased--halton C. Arp
Halton C. Arp March 21st, 1927 to December 28th, 2013 "Halton C. Arp, Astronomer Who Challenged Big Bang Theory, Dies at 86" by Dennis Overbye January 6th, 2014 The New York Times Halton C. Arp, a prodigal son of American astronomy whose dogged insistence...
- Adaptability Of "scientific Models"
Another perspective on the function of scientific models. This paper attacks the perennial philosophical and scientific quest for a simple and unified vision of the world. Without denying the attraction of this vision, I argue that such a goal often...
- "a Is For Atom"
Just six years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki we had begun the "atomic age" here represented by A Is for Atom in animated format and complete with sophomoric atomic physics. Have to start somewhere I guess. This 1953 film is a John Sutherland Productions...
- Sun's Astrophysicist...john N. Bahcall
John N. Bahcall 1934-2005 "IAS's John N. Bahcall Probes the Lightweight Universe" Science Watch Ray Davis and John Bahcall With his many contributions to neutrino astrophysics, John N. Bahcall has played a major part in opening a window on the...