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What Newton and Einstein Can Teach Us

What Newton and Einstein Can Teach Us

John Simpson
Published on: 26/10/2026

The Reception Of Two Challenging Ideas. Explore what Newton, Einstein, and Darwin can teach us about scientific inquiry, the role of evidence, and the importance of testing theories.

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Darwin's Conceptual Dilemma

Darwin's Conceptual Dilemma

John Simpson
Published on: 10/08/2026

A brief look at Darwin's own difficulty with his term natural selection.

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Watson, Crick, Darwin and DNA

Watson, Crick, Darwin and DNA

John Simpson
Published on: 01/12/2025

The Double Helix of DNA and why it matters.

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The Surprise of Darwin's Success

The Surprise of Darwin's Success

John Simpson
Published on: 30/09/2025

Learn from a counterintuitive view from the great C. S. Lewis

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