Byline: Annette Lykknes
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Understanding the Nature of Scientific Discovery through Stories about the Chemical Elements
Discovery histories fascinate. They are filled with “bravery, ingenuity, and insurmountable odds”, with “morality and miracles, science and sacrifice”; they are said to “open new horizons, provide new insights, and create cast fortunes.” People may find them compelling because such stories offer glimpses into the exciting world of science, and appear to reveal how scientific…