Tag: National Geographic
As Science Frauds Go, Haeckel Beats Piltdown Man
Piltdown Man is a historical curiosity. Haeckel continues to resound in our minds today.
Copernican Revolution Promoted Man’s Place in the Cosmos
In Copernicus’ day, the Earth was thought to be at the bottom of the universe, the “sump” where all the filth collected.
Namacalathus, an Ediacaran Lophophorate Animal?
I have been writing a series of articles on alleged Ediacaran animals that have been postulated as precursors of the Cambrian explosion.
Counterprogramming for Cosmos 3.0: Two New Videos from Science Historian Mike Keas
The series, as hosted originally by Carl Sagan and now by Neil deGrasse Tyson, has two notable priorities.
Designs in Miniature — Some Are the Most Wonderful of All
The smaller a design, the harder it may be to detect. But miniature designs can inspire awe more than large ones.