On 25 December a very special person was born, says New Humanist, offering thanks and praise to … Isaac Newton, born on 25th December 1642, and to many other scientists and thinkers in the NH daily series of Advent Podcasts. For a “daily blast of reason”, sign up for their email alerts.

(Before anyone emails to complain, the date of Newton’s birth is disputed – some say he was born on 4th January. To heck with that – buy a Newton birthday card).

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