The calculation of π was revolutionized by the development of infinite series techniques in the 16th and...
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The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus dates to the Second Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt. Introduction The Rhind Mathematical Papyrus (RMP;...
A look at the history of calculating the actual, and increasingly exact, value of pi (π). By...
Euler is held to be one of the greatest mathematicians in history and the greatest of the...
Pi has spawned its own literary style. By Dr. Ittay WeissSenior Lecturer in MathematicsUniversity of Portsmouth Introduction...
The transition from DNA as a tool for criminal investigation to DNA as a consumer good. Introduction...
Experiments had always been carried out by thinkers. Introduction The scientific method was first used during the...
Royal Society was responsible for setting out what exactly we consider science today Introduction The Royal Society was founded...
In the digital age, data privacy has become a paramount concern, especially when it comes to sensitive...
Greco-Roman accounts of the Persian Wars mention astrologers among high-ranking Persian dignitaries. Introduction Hellenistic astrology encompassed various forms...
Astronomy had interested many ancient thinkers, but two views of the universe dominated and endured. Introduction The...
Observatories were present in the ancient world and in the Middle Ages. Introduction The foundation of observatories...
As you uncork that bottle and raise your glass, take time to toast physics and chemistry along...
Women scientists were the exception in a male-dominated field during the Scientific Revolution. Introduction Women scientists during the...
From Aristotle to Darwin, inaccurate and biased narratives in science reproduce these biases. Introduction Systemic racism and...
Astronomer Caroline Herschel’s work discovering and cataloging astronomical objects is still used in the field today. Introduction...
There must be an openness to the likelihood that others, too, may have valuable insights, ideas, and...
Stereotypes about religion vs. science are overblown – but those assumptions can create challenges. Introduction Given popular...
Innovations introduced in chemical apparatus and experimental practice by ancient civilizations. Egypt From the First Dynasty (3150–2925...
Enabling communication for people with locked-in syndrome and other conditions. Introduction In Alexandre Dumas’s classic novel The Count...
“New instruments meant new perceptions, and with them came new knowledge”. Introduction The Scientific Revolution (1500-1700) was...
Understanding the evolutionary roots of age-based changes in social focus. Introduction There are many changes that can...
Roger Bacon was not afraid to challenge current beliefs about philosophy, science, and religion. Introduction Roger Bacon...
It is often regarded as the most important discovery in the history of medicine. Introduction The Germ Theory,...
People can trust each other because they understand how the human mind works – not AI. Introduction...
The majority of the Oak Ridge inhabitants and workers were women. The highly anticipated July 21 release...
The Greeks borrowed for their device the Babylonian idea of dividing a circle into 360 degrees. Introduction...
The Tiangong space station is an important piece of China’s ambitious plans for space activity in coming...
By inspiring astronomical inquiry, astrology ultimately helped birth scientific innovations. Introduction Western astrology refers to a form...
Early scientists were eager to use photographic technologies to learn more about the moon. You’ve probably seen...