10 Famous Scientists and Their Contributions - Discover Magazine
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Get to know the greatest scientists in the world. Learn how these famous scientists changed the world as we know it through their contributions and discoveries. By Gemma Tarlach, Nathaniel Scharping, Lacy Schley, Bill Andrews, Eric Betz, Carl Engelking, Elisa Neckar, Ashley Braun, and Mark Barna. Oct 19, 2023 1:45 PMOct 19, 2023 1:43 PM.
Finally, an Accurate World Map That Doesn't Lie
WEBNov 29, 2022 · Robinson Projection. This attempt at creating a faithful world map took a similar tack to the Sinusoidal by pulling out the edges of the map to mimic a sphere. The Robinson isn’t as extreme, however, taking the form of a much more gentle oval. The map was an attempt at a compromise between distorting the areas of continents and the …
20 Brilliant Quotes From Albert Einstein, the Theoretical Physicist …
WEBMar 14, 2023 · A solar eclipse in 1919 was the watershed moment for his career, when one of his general relativity predictions was confirmed by astronomer Sir Arthur Eddington. Einstein went on to win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his explanation of the photoelectric effect — not for relativity, ironically.. Needless to say, Einstein didn't …
Are Dragons Real? The Unique History and Origins of Mythical …
WEBJan 4, 2023 · The Origin of Mythical Dragons. According to medieval legend, the town of Klagenfurt in Austria was founded on a marsh that was home to a Lindwurm, or wingless dragon. Those wanting to settle in the area had to first deal with the dragon before founding Klagenfurt. As is traditional with dragons, this one gobbled up anyone who tried to cross ...
The Mummification Process: How Ancient Egyptians Preserved …
WEBMar 9, 2021 · The Egyptians believed that the mummified body housed one's soul or spirit. If the body was destroyed, the spirit could be lost and not make its entrance into the afterlife. This is also why tomb preparation was a crucial ritual in Egyptian society. This process began long before a person’s death, and involved the storage of items that one …
What Is the Scientific Mystery Behind the Bermuda Triangle?
WEBJan 4, 2024 · The Bermuda Triangle has been the site of a number of high-profile and still-mysterious naval and aviation disappearances. But that those disasters are the result of anything sinister, as opposed to the logical conjunction of environment and statistics, is extremely doubtful. Still, a number of people have proposed scientifically valid ...
What Makes a Cult, and How Do Cult Leaders Control Their …
WEBSep 26, 2023 · The content or ideology at the core of a cult can be religious or vary beyond that. In a TED-Ed video about cults, Janja Lalich, an expert in cultic studies and Professor Emerita of sociology at California State University, Chico, says some cults are political, others are therapy-based and some focus on self-improvement.. Generally, she sees a …
Why Did Darker and Lighter Human Skin Colors Evolve?
WEBJan 28, 2019 · From Light to Dark to Varied. A range of skin colors evolved at different times, in different populations, as human spread across the globe. In addition to these genetic biological changes, groups have also developed cultural adaptations to deal with variable sunlight. For instance, we can consume diets rich in folate and vitamin D.
The Evolution of DNA Forensics and Its Impact on Solving Crimes
WEBOct 26, 2023 · DNA evidence was first used in the criminal case of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in 1986. The police approached Jeffreys's team, asking for help on a double rape and murder case of two teenagers from Narborough, just 5 miles southeast of his university. Though the crimes were two and a half years apart, 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn …
Just How Intelligent Are Dolphins? | Discover Magazine
WEBMar 26, 2021 · Jokes aside, there are a lot of reasons to give dolphins credit. The small cetaceans have highly developed language abilities and can learn complicated tricks while acting on TV shows.Dolphins have served the U.S. and Russian navies and some believe they can even sense cancer tumors, though the science has yet to back up this myth. …