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Science history: Invention of the transistor ushers in the computing era — Oct. 3, 1950

On Oct. 3, 1950, three Bell Labs scientists received a patent for a "three-electrode circuit element" that would usher in the ...
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History of Science Professor Everett Mendelsohn Remembered As ‘Colossus’ in His Field

Harvard professor emeritus Everett I. Mendelsohn stands on the Great Wall of China in July 2005. Mendelsohn, known for his pioneering work studying the history of biology and the relationship between ...
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Science History Institute

The Science History Institute aims to expand knowledge and challenge perspectives in the history of chemistry, engineering, and the life sciences. Through a wide range of programming, the Institute ...
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Science history: Edwin Hubble uncovers the vastness of the universe with discovery of 'standard candle' — Oct. 5, 1923

On the night of Oct. 5, 1923, Edwin Hubble observed a strange star that flickered in intensity at regular intervals. The star ...
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History of Science, Technology and Medicine

Equal Opportunity and Non-discrimination at Princeton University: Princeton University believes that commitment to equal opportunity for all is favorable to the free and open exchange of ideas, and ...
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The weird history of our dangerous relationship with uranium

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Excerpted from Chain Reaction: The Hopeful History of Uranium by ...
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Speed Lab: The Science of Motorsport

Like Jackie Stewart, the late Karl Popper was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Popper, a dang good philosopher of critical rationalism, presumably never set a fastest lap or won a grand prix, but he ...