What is Science Anyways?
WHAT IS SCIENCE?
OR... WHAT SCIENCE IS NOT?
Simply, science must have data (results or observations) to either support (notice, I did not say prove) or prove wrong (here you can) itself. Without data, it is not science.
Science is not based on opinion but rather reproducible data/observation. Science continuously evolves. It is based on facts. This basis is why science is amazingly powerful.
In essence, this awesome quote below by Richard Feynman (a famous physicist), summarizes everything:
Key Concepts Everyone Should Know!
Why is the sky blue?
What are stem cells?
How do vaccines work?
The Vaccines* (music for fun!)
How do rainbows work?
What is evolution?
Resource: LabXChange
Some Awesome Ted Videos
Michael Specter: The Danger of Science Denial
Sam Harris: Science and Moral Questions*
Denis Dutton*: Darwinian Theory of Beauty*
*Optional Material
"The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not “Eureka” but “That’s funny...”
—Isaac Asimov (1920–1992)
Research Articles from Science
PubMed - an incredible database of current science research and information. Follow your interests!
Google Scholar may be useful too!
Curiosity Driven Research is Essential
U of T: Why Canada needs curiosity-driven science and the freedom to think
Science Journals & Magazines
Peer Reviewed Science Journals
Terrific General Science Magazines
New Scientist & Scientific American
Science Gone Bad!
CBC News Second Opinion Article - showing some problems with people involved in science.
Astrology Debunked
Articles from the NY Times & NY Times 2
A short... Bill Nye video!
A very funny and clever comic.
