Rules of engineering projects
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An analysis of the various laws and rules that have been used through the ages to explain science and engineering plus a list of observations of how engineering and experimental science works in the real world. Some of the real laws of engineering include "the devil is in the details" and "all failures are obvious in hindsight".
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 2004
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The demon under Hawaii
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The geological formations underneath the Hawaiian islands are being studied as part of the research on continental drift. Other topics discussed include the production of anti-matter and determining speed and fuel consumption for inter-planetary voyages.
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 1992
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The reason we're here
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An analysis of the Gaia hypothesis of the Earth as a living entity, which was put forward by evolutionary biologist James Lovelock. The role of human beings within the Gaia hypothesis is also examined.
Publication Name: Analog Science Fiction & Fact
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 1059-2113
Year: 2003
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