Does it even matter who funds science? It does if science is to remain a public good. Although noble and objective in theory, science is not created in a vacuum. Its birth is largely dependent on curious, hard-working and wealthy people. Now during history these roles became specialized. Whoever had the money didn’t necessarily had…… Continue reading Who should fund science?
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Top 10 unconventional ways to leave this world
Have you ever thought what would happen to your physical body after death? It may be customary in your culture for cadavers to be buried or cremated, but there are countless other ways to leave this world. Why let your body decay when you can contribute to society’s health and well-being by playing a small…… Continue reading Top 10 unconventional ways to leave this world
Mummies and the dream of immortality
Serendipity got me hooked on this exquisite album on mummies, showcasing the old-aged human desire for immortality. Having just visited the Body Worlds exhibition in Ludwigsburg, I was attuned to a book that describes not only the history of mummies, but also the present mummification techniques, like plastination and cryonics. The book is divided in…… Continue reading Mummies and the dream of immortality