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Aug. 10, 2015

Science Diction: Thermometer

by Howard Markel

The man who coined the term also created an early “puzzle book” full of scientific brainteasers.

Jul. 06, 2015

Science Diction: Dinosaur

by Howard Markel

One of the best dinosaur stories of them all centers on the man who gave these remarkably extinct beasts their name.

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Jun. 01, 2015

Science Diction: Sun

by Howard Markel

The ancient Greeks personified the sun as a handsome god named Helios.

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