Dr. Doug NeckersApr 9, 20214 min readWhy I WriteOne reason is to bring things I know about to newspaper readers. I spent my life’s work as a chemist, and there are few scientists who try
Dr. Doug NeckersMar 14, 20214 min readState UniversitiesWe need to reexamine this notion of “college for all, regardless of their skills,” that has been a national mantra for decades -- and this m
Dr. Doug NeckersMar 14, 20214 min readOn MemoryAs we move farther and farther away from incidents, horrible and pleasant, it is really important for many - not just a few - to remember
Dr. Doug NeckersMar 14, 20214 min readHistory vs. ScienceI spent my career largely as an organic chemist – but I also study history simply because I want to know who those people were that...
Dr. Doug NeckersMar 14, 20214 min readSuzanneMy wife, Suzanne, is severely and permanently ill. Taking care of her is a total responsibility. After 61 years of marriage, her health has
Dr. Doug NeckersMar 1, 20215 min readPenicillinPenicillin was discovered by accident, or better by a prepared mind able to discern when something accidentally happened that might be usefu
Dr. Doug NeckersFeb 19, 20214 min readIn Recognition – Norm NitschkeNorm Nitschke, who died just before his 101st birthday, graced our community for nearly a century with good humor, integrity, ability and cu
Dr. Doug NeckersFeb 15, 20215 min readThe Banality of Evil Congress has just finished the second impeachment trial of an evil man, who, to the misfortune of our nation, happened to be elected Preside