ADMIRAL BEADNELL'S “Dictionary of Scientific Terms” was first published four years ago, and was warmly welcomed by high authorities for its comprehensiveness, its accuracy and its utility. A new ...

What is design? What makes it distinct from art, science, or engineering? The editors of this site decide dozens of times a day what is or isn’t “design.” But is it ultimately subjective, or can it be ...

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THERE is every reason to suppose that this dictionary will quickly assume and long retain a place on the most easily accessible shelves of both private and public libraries. The translation of ...

If you're a science fiction fan who enjoys getting lost in internet rabbit holes, may I suggest the Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction? The site—newly revamped by Jesse Sheidlower, formerly of ...

The authors challenge the International Astronomical Union's (IAU) 2006 planet definition, arguing that scientific definitions should emerge organically from usage within expert communities, not ...

The new online Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction probes the speculative corners of the lexicographic universe. By Jennifer Schuessler “Warp speed” may be a term of the moment, thanks to the ...