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
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Doug Neckers
- Mar 14
- 4 min
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
Doug Neckers
- Mar 14
- 4 min
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
Doug Neckers
- Mar 14
- 4 min
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...
Doug Neckers
- Mar 14
- 4 min
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
Doug Neckers
- Mar 1
- 5 min
Penicillin
Penicillin was discovered by accident, or better by a prepared mind able to discern when something accidentally happened that might be usefu
Doug Neckers
- Feb 19
- 4 min
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
Doug Neckers
- Feb 15
- 5 min
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
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