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Last time, we saw that Einstein explains the falling of the apple by the upwards acceleration of the ground. This is Einstein's happiest thought. But wouldn'...

Explore the key events which shaped what we understand about genetics.

An online research resource for the history of genetics, including digitised books and archives from the Wellcome Library and partner institutions.

What scientific thinkers and achievements have led to vast improvements in optics over the centuries? Discover the fascinating ways that our understanding of light informs the world in which we live.

Adam Savage walks through two spectacular examples of profound scientific discoveries that came from simple, creative methods anyone could have followed -- Eratosthenes' calculation of the Earth's circumference around 200 BC and Hippolyte Fizeau's measurement of the speed of light in 1849.

History of menstrual toxin study and women's menstruation representation in culture and history.

JF Ptak Science Books Post 1575 [Part of the History of Lines series] The history of lines is full and rich with symbols, some of which have absolutely nothing to do with the extension of trust and belief and hope...

Unrecognized genius - Dark matter's dad.

Creativity isn't magic. Part three of this four-part series explores how innovations truly happen.

Emmy Noether proved two deep theorems, and their converses, on the connection between symmetries and conservation laws. Because these theorems are not in the mainstream of her scholarly work, which was the development of modern abstract algebra, it is of some historical interest...