The Science Essay
Did Ben Franklin really fly that kite? What are the ethical dimensions of the creation of chimerasand what should the public know in order to take part in the conversation about them? Is the science of nutrition really science? How did the technology of birth control end up in the delivery system that we know as "the pill"? Is it possible to time traveland why would scientists even spend time thinking about it? In this class we celebrate, analyze and practice the art of writing about science ...