Philosophy of science – Page 7
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Feature
Science's spiritual side?
Some view science and religion as mutually exclusive. Most feel there is some conflict between them. But this has not always been the case, Katharine Sanderson discovers
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Opinion
The founding myths of chemistry
Chemists should learn from the past, says Philip Ball, but they may need a history lesson first
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Opinion
Peace, love and understanding
Chemists and biologists often view the process of drug discovery very differently
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Opinion
The complex paradox of science
Science can provide solutions for society, says Rutger van Santen, but only if it is given the freedom to find the unexpected
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News
The kilogram is dead! Long live the kilogram!
Four of the base SI units, including the kilogram and mole, are set to be redefined
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Feature
The beauty of chemistry
Can a chemistry experiment be beautiful? Philip Ball gives his opinion and invites us to see beauty in everything