Category Archives: History of Science

Imagination Deficit Disorder

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Kerry

Back in 1987, Hal Pendergrass offered some of the best advice I have ever received about reading imaginative literature along with nonfiction: “Dear Kerry – It’s not healthy to forsake good imaginative literature while you’re studying science or theology – … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia: Ready reference vs. Research literature

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Why do we use Wikipedia? Should … Continue reading →

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Earliest published microscopic study

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Galileo’s Sidereus nuncius (Venice, 1610) created … Continue reading →

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The Night Sky at Alamut

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Today’s Astronomy Picture of the Day … Continue reading →

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Saulnier (1822) on the Temple of Dendera

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Recent acquisition: Sébastien Saulnier, Notice sur … Continue reading →

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Aurier vs. the positivists

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Kerry

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” I selected this saying of Einstein’s for the motto of the History of Science Collections blog in part because it thoroughly undermines the positivist philosophy which was rampant in Einstein’s day and which remains … Continue reading →

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John Bulwer, Anthropometamorphosis

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. Recent acquisition: In 1653, an English … Continue reading →

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Collecting Galileo

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Kerry

The BBC this week is covering how the Galileo museum in Florence has enhanced their Galileo collection: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10281535.stm The museum has long had a Galileo finger on display near the entrance — now they have more! A tooth and a … Continue reading →

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Baroillet manuscript

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Kerry

Originally posted at ouhos.org, the now-discontinued blog of the OU History of Science Collections. Neither this post nor any of its content should be taken as an official communication of the University of Oklahoma. This recently-acquired manuscript is a report … Continue reading →

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