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How Simple Ideas Lead to Scientific Discoveries
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Adam Savage walks through two spectacular examples of profound scientific discoveries that came from simple, creative methods anyone could have followed -- Eratosthenes' calculation of the Earth's circumference around 200 BC and Hippolyte Fizeau's measurement of the speed of light in 1849. (Launching a series on Inventions that Shaped History) ... Read more

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March 13, 2012 (about 12 years ago)

Adam Savage walks through two spectacular examples of profound scientific discoveries that came from simple, creative methods anyone could have followed -- Eratosthenes' calculation of the Earth's circumference around 200 BC and Hippolyte Fizeau's measurement of the speed of light in 1849. (Launc...

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Source: TEDEducation

Adam Savage: Food for The Eagle timrosenblatt

April 23, 2010 (about 14 years ago)

Adam Savage discusses how the universe works, and how it matters to you.

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Source: Adam Savage

Adam Savage: Adam Savage's Obsessions

December 1, 2008 (over 15 years ago)

Adam Savage talks about some of his obsessions, including the unfinished Maltese Falcon.

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