Speculation about extraterrestrials is not all that new. There was a vibrant debate in 17th-century Europe about the existence of life on other planets.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14—the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses.
Mathematics
Mar 14, 2024
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Early universe observations by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) cannot be explained by current cosmological models. These models estimate the universe to be 13.8 billion years in age, based on the big-bang expanding ...
Astronomy
Aug 29, 2023
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With inflation in the UK and around the world threatening to spiral out of control, prices of everything from milk to oil, energy and Christmas presents are a concern for most of us. Most people understand prices as simply ...
Economics & Business
Dec 15, 2022
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The festive countdown is in full swing and numbers are uppermost in mind, as people manage tighter budgets and fill their social calendars with long-awaited gatherings now the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.
Mathematics
Dec 6, 2022
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Ahh, summer at the beach! The sun on your face, sand between your toes, an ice cream in your hand.
Materials Science
Dec 28, 2021
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A sudden rule change by the Australian Research Council—to ban grant applications that cite preprint material—has deemed 32 early and mid-career researchers ineligible to receive critical funding.
Other
Sep 6, 2021
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Handwritten notes that show one of history's greatest scientific minds in action are going up for auction in London.
General Physics
Jun 1, 2021
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Papers and a diverse range of personal items belonging to the late British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking have been acquired by Cambridge University and a UK museum group.
General Physics
May 27, 2021
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London's Science Museum and the Cambridge University library said Wednesday they have acquired a large collection of items belonging to late physicist Stephen Hawking, from his personalized wheelchairs to landmark papers ...
Other
May 27, 2021
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