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In 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black paper inside a dark drawerIn 1896, a French physicist accidentally discovered radioactivity after leaving uranium crystals on photographic plates wrapped in black pa...- Scientists solve 100-year-old mystery of lugworm’s strange poop towers that seem to defy gravity — the answer lies in ropes, cables and physicsA groundbreaking study has shed light on how lugworms masterfully create their spiral towers within tidal flats. The worms' soft faecal cas...
- 'You are invited to see the Earth turn': In 1851, a French physicist showed people the Earth was rotating using just a giant swinging pendulumLéon Foucault conducted a groundbreaking experiment that visually confirmed the rotation of the Earth. By observing a swinging pendulum, vi...
- In 1958, the US planned to detonate a nuclear bomb on the Moon. Why project A119 never happenedThe US considered detonating a nuclear bomb on the Moon after Sputnik's launch. Project A119 aimed to demonstrate American power and presti...
- In 1909, the Eiffel Tower was set to be demolished. Here's how a radio saved the world's most-visited monumentThe Eiffel Tower was initially intended for demolition after twenty years. Its creators faced significant opposition from artists and write...
- Quote of the day from physicist-philosopher Blaise Pascal: 'Most of our misfortunes completely stem from our inability to be alone in a room. We chase...' French inventor's centuries-old lesson on turning loneliness into inner strengthThe quote of the day, inspired by French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal, reflects on how many people struggle to be alone with...
- On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and moreOn This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Batt...
- Quote of the day by Blaise Pascal: 'The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of' - French philosopher and mathematician on how love goes beyond logicRenowned philosopher Blaise Pascal's timeless quote of the day, 'The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of,' highlights the p...
- Quote of the Day by French philosopher Blaise Pascal: “The sole cause of man’s unhappiness is that he does not know how to...” — Life lessons on why learning to sit quietly with your own thoughts may be the hidden path to true happiness and inner peaceQuote of the Day by Blaise Pascal: Modern happiness research keeps confirming what Blaise Pascal understood centuries ago. Constant noise, ...
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
- Today in World history on March 1: Landmark events that shaped nations, science, and natureMarch 1st marks significant historical events, including the founding of Rio de Janeiro in 1565 and the establishment of Yellowstone Nation...
- Did Nostradamus predict outsider will replace King Charles when he is forced to abdicate? Know about his propheciesMany people believe that French astrologer Nostradamus correctly predicted the Great Fire of London, the French Revolution, the rise of Nap...
- Emotional ExpressThe dynamics of emotions find its closest parallels within few scientific laws. Newton's first law of motion, elucidates that an object at ...
- Opinion: Why western science is a sausage factoryIn terms of knowledge, there are more things in heaven and Earth than can be dreamt of in their cosmology. Indian science, not confined to ...
- Piyush Goyal to receive US university award for rural electrification effortThe Carnot Prize is given "for distinguished contributions to energy policy", the Philadelphia-based university said.
- Two physicists among 2017 L'Oreal-Unesco for Women in Science awardeesKolkata, Nov 1 (IANS) Two physicists, including one from Asia Pacific, are among five laureates of the 2017 L'Oreal-Unesco for Women in Sci...
- World's most powerful atom smasher is heading out to the edge of physicsThis time around the LHC is kicking atoms and taking names as it hunts for answers to some of the most pressing questions in physics.
- Google Doodle honours daguerreotype inventorThe photo shows 5 members where the 'G' & 'O' in the Google name depict the father and the mother and the three letters - 'O','O' & 'E' - t...
- Are we only on the outside of reality?In 1982 the French physicist Alain Aspect conducted an experiment that some people believe is one of the most important scientific events o...
- French nuclear physicist, wife rescued from TajFrench nuclear physicist M George Vendryes and his wife, who were staying in Taj hotel here, have been brought out safely from the terror-h...
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