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Ockham’s Razor

Ockham’s Razor is a soap box for all things scientific, with short talks about research, industry and policy from people with something thoughtful to say about science.

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Einstein's physics for kids

Einstein's physics for kids

Can kids understand relativity and quantum physics?

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It could happen to your child

It could happen to your child

You're carrying a few lethal genes, but how would you know? Ockham's Razor returns January 26, 2020.

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