Lamarckism

Scientific hypothesis about inheritance

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2024
Martin Gardner
The fifteenth Gathering 4 Gardner (G4G15) took place in Atlanta.
2022
Martin Gardner
The fourteenth Gathering 4 Gardner (G4G14) was held, delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 3 2019
Martin Gardner
First annual Martin Gardner Lecture given by Erik Demaine of MIT at MathFest in Cincinnati, focusing on Recreational Mathematics and Computer Science.
2018
Martin Gardner
The thirteenth Gathering 4 Gardner (G4G13) was held in Atlanta.
November 4 2013
Martin Gardner
Published his autobiography 'Undiluted Hocus-Pocus' through Princeton University Press, providing insights into his life and intellectual journey.
2011
Martin Gardner
Posthumously awarded the Houdini Hall of Honor award from the Independent Investigations Group.
2010
Martin Gardner
Wrote his final article just a month before his death, criticizing Oprah Winfrey's support of the discredited theory linking vaccinations to autism.
May 2010
Martin Gardner
Publishes his last work, a magic trick in Word Ways: The Journal of Recreational Linguistics
May 22 2010
Martin Gardner
Martin Gardner passed away at the age of 95, concluding a prolific career in mathematical writing and puzzle creation.

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