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Dr. Doug Neckers
Apr 9, 20214 min read
Why I Write
One 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 Neckers
Mar 14, 20214 min read
State Universities
We 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 Neckers
Mar 14, 20214 min read
On Memory
As 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 Neckers
Mar 14, 20214 min read
History vs. Science
I 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 Neckers
Mar 14, 20214 min read
Suzanne
My 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 Neckers
Mar 1, 20215 min read
Penicillin
Penicillin was discovered by accident, or better by a prepared mind able to discern when something accidentally happened that might be usefu
Dr. Doug Neckers
Feb 19, 20214 min read
In Recognition – Norm Nitschke
Norm Nitschke, who died just before his 101st birthday, graced our community for nearly a century with good humor, integrity, ability and cu
Dr. Doug Neckers
Feb 15, 20215 min read
The 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
Science in 3D
With Dr. Doug Neckers
Examining the intersections of politics, medicine, and science impacting our nation
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