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| | I looked up last night at the nearly full moon and saw a very bright star nearby which must be a planet. It was Jupiter, which is currently the closest it ever gets to our own planet Earth, an event which happens around every 12 years or so. The spectacle last night was something I've [...]
| | www.nationalgeographic.com
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| | A partial solar eclipse. Numerous eye-catching planetary get-togethers. Saturn's rings perform a vanishing act. In the upcoming year, stargazers can anticipate an array of celestial wonders to get excited for.
| | urbanastronomer.blogspot.com
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| | Please try out a very fine astronomy podcast called Translunar ( Apple , Spotify ). It is a production of the Munich Public Observatory ( Vo...
| | mathscholar.org
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| [AI summary] The article discusses the intersection of science and philosophy, highlighting the importance of empirical evidence and the scientific method in advancing knowledge. It critiques postmodern science studies for lacking scientific rigor and credibility, referencing the Sokal hoax as a key example. The piece also touches on the contributions of non-Western societies to science and the need for diversity in the scientific community. Ultimately, it concludes that while philosophical reflection has value, it should not replace the empirical foundation of scientific research.