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Concepts of Mass in Contemporary Physics and Philosophy  [ Book ]
  
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M. Jammer; Publisher: Princeton University Press
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This book reviews the concept of mass as it is defined, interpreted, and applied in contemporary physics and critically examined in the modern philosophy of science. It focuses on…
https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691144320/concepts-of-ma...
Aircraft Contrails 
  
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NASA's Earth Observatory "Aircraft Contrails" webpage summarizes the key mechanism, measurements, and predictions of how cirrus clouds produced by contrails contribute to global…
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/4435/aircraft-contrails
Understanding Science: Fair Tests: A do-it-yourself guide 
  
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Publisher: University of California Museum of Paleontology
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This resource is a practical guide on how to design a fair experiment. In easy-to-understand language, it explains how to set up control groups, manipulate variables, avoid bias, and…
https://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/0_0_0/fair_tests_01
Understanding Science: Misconceptions About Science 
  
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This web page explores misinterpretations of the scientific process and explains why these commonly-held beliefs are incorrect. A few examples of such misconceptions are: "Without an…
https://undsci.berkeley.edu/teaching/misconceptions.php
Understanding Science: Relating Evidence and Ideas 
  
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This resource gives learners a framework for building a logical argument based on evidence obtained from observation. It provides models of good scientific arguments and tips for…
https://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/coreofscience_01
On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research  [ Book ]
  
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This book describes the ethical foundations of scientific practices and some of the personal and professional issues that researchers encounter in their work. It applies to all forms…
https://www.nap.edu/catalog/12192/on-being-a-scientist-a-guide-to-respon...
Understanding Science: How Science Really Works 
  
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This web site was developed to provide an accessible, fun, and free resource that accurately communicates what science is and how it works. It was designed to help learners of all…
https://undsci.berkeley.edu/index.php
The Story Behind The Science 
  
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M. Clough
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This website presents stories spanning five disciplines, all designed to spark student interest by introducing them to the human involvement in important scientific endeavors and…
https://www.storybehindthescience.org/
The Story Behind the Science: Pendulum Motion 
  
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M. Clough, C. Ogilvie, and M. Matthews
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This web page presents the story of the humble pendulum and its significant role in the development of modern science. Inspired by Galileo's classic experimentation, the pendulum…
https://www.storybehindthescience.org/pdf/pendulum.pdf
The Story Behind the Science: The Role of Theory - Pendulum Motion and Shape of the Earth 
  
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This web page presents the story of how the "spherical Earth theory" was challenged, tested, defended, and ultimately rejected through rigorous experimentation in the late 17th…
https://www.storybehindthescience.org/pdf/earthshape.pdf
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