Reviews for The Science of Shakespeare: A New Look at the Playwright’s Universe
A "lucid history of early Renaissance science" — The National Post
"...a fascinating and wide-ranging exploration of the astronomical knowledge of the era" — The Chronicle-Herald
"Falk takes the reader on an eventful tour through science in the early modern era...It’s an enjoyable read, and will appeal to non-specialists, but nonetheless is based on a comprehensive engagement with the pertinent academic scholarship. The work is well-informed, enthusiastic, and recommended to anyone seeking a new take on the oft-studied Bard." — Chemistry World
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How Roman Kroitor inspired a generation of filmmakers
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100 years ago, Albert Einstein was given a hero's welcome by America's Jews
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Why do so many astronomy and physics stories fail to live up to the hype?
Posted on Monday, January 18, 2021"Breakthroughs" come along regularly, but often don't hold up under scrutiny -- potentially undermining trust in science. My feature for Undark.
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Dan Falk is an award winning freelance writer and broadcaster specializing in science stories, and was a 2011/12 Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT.
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