Science, realism, and unconceived alternatives: introduction to the special issue on unconceived alternatives
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-019-02353-z
Abstract: The problem of unconceived alternatives was introduced by Kyle Stanford in his 2006 book, Exceeding our Grasp. Its main thesis was that there is good historical evidence that scientific communities have, historically, consistently failed to… read more here.
Keywords: problem unconceived; science; unconceived alternatives; scientific communities ... See more keywords
Scientific Communities Striving for a Common Cause: Innovations in Carbon Cycle Science
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DOI: 10.1175/bams-d-19-0306.1
Abstract: Where does the carbon released by burning fossil fuels go? Currently, ocean and land systems remove about half of the CO₂ emitted by human activities; the remainder stays in the atmosphere. These removal processes are… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; water; scientific communities; striving common ... See more keywords
Civic science literacy in Thailand: the role of scientific communities to support lifelong learning
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DOI: 10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2019.45.299
Abstract: Early in 1936, a group of passionate young Thai scholars who had studied abroad initiated scientific activities, such as films and lectures, and eventually founded the Science Society of Thailand in 19481. Over the past… read more here.
Keywords: science; science literacy; scientific communities; thailand ... See more keywords