In 1861, Gustav Kirchhoff published the astonishing results that he could, merely by examining the light received from the Sun, determine what elements it was made from.  One this episode, we'll trace the scientific investigation of the nature of light from Isaac Newton through Joseph Fraunhofer to the work of Kirchhoff and Robert Bunsen.

Episode 3.32: Light and Spectra

An examination of scientific inquiry through a discussion of the history and philosophy of the scientific endeavor.

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In this unscripted episode, we take a look at the announced results from the Muon g-2 experiment recently performed at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.  We examine what it means for the Standard Model of Particle Physics along with the importance of doing science with the goal of falsifying presently accepted models and theories rather than seeking confirmation.

The Scientific Odyssey Unscripted-The Muon g-2 Experiment Results

A look at pseudosciences and their characteristics through the lenses of critical thinking and inquiry.

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In this episode, we begin our exploration of the Chinese cartographic tradition.

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In this special solstice episode fo the podcast, we embark on a winter journey through the writings of John Muir and David Henry Thoreau among others.

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In this episode, we conclude our examination of cartography in the Roman Empire by looking at the development of itineraries and travel maps from the period of the late Antonines to the Byzantine Empire.

Episode 3.32: Light and Spectra

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