Celebrating science: scientists feel passion, but they need to convey it in their writing, too
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Scientific literature is often factual and logical, failing to convey the often very passionate nature of scientific endeavour. It is suggested that scientific literature should seek to present a sense of how the authors have participated in a very significant and successful human activity.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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Many important scientific discoveries were made in the Northern hemisphere, but discoveries in Australia and the Southern hemisphere were influential. A number of missed scientific opportunities in Australia are examined.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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Expert witnesses take the stand: Historians of science can play an important role in US public health litigation
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Science historians may have an important role in US public health litigation.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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