Tag: Forrest Mims
Plato’s Revenge: Mathematical Biologist Richard Sternberg Foresaw Major Developments in Biology
A new book traces the ideas of Dr. Sternberg, who offers rigorous scientific evidence that the true control center of life lies outside DNA.
“What Is a Scientist?” A Fine Review for Forrest Mims
“A critique of scientific elitism, and a guidebook for anyone who wants to pursue real science — regardless of credentials.”
Forrest Mims on Winning the Rolex Award (And How You Can Too!)
By the early 1990s, Mims had built a reputation as one of America’s foremost citizen scientists.
The Science of a Sunset: Unlocking the Secrets of Our Atmosphere
Many of us have enjoyed a colorful twilight or a stunning sunset. But how often do we think about the science behind these memorable conditions?
For a Maverick Scientist, Curiosity Lead to Unexpected Adventures
In 1907, Forrest Mims’s great-grandfather lost his eyesight in a train track construction accident.