Science Stuff: The Nature of Science

Photo: Rhett Allain. Sun Dogs — these are bright spots on the side of the Sun caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.

Note: I think for now, I am going to start each section of this online book with “science stuff:” — just so you know where I’m going.

Aristotle and Reasoning

It’s always fun to start talking about science with the Greek philosopher, Aristotle. It seems certain that there were other humans in the past that had very interesting ideas, but for one reason or another we end up…