Ludwig Boltzmann was one of the elite theoretical physicists of the later nineteenth century. An advocate for atoms’ existence, he is a known face for developing statistical mechanics. He gave a statistical explanation of the second law of thermodynamics and …
Did Nikola Tesla develop alternating current? Surprisingly, the answer is “No.” I know this statement came as a blow to many. But it’s true! Okay, Tesla has been one of the greatest inventors that humanity has ever witnessed. Many of …
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If quantum mechanics has come so far today, it wouldn’t have been possible without contributions from some of the finest minds in history. And Erwin Schrödinger is one such mind. So today, on his 134th anniversary of birth, let’s try …
Once A Military Officer, Here Is How Erwin Schrödinger Changed The Course of Science. Read More »
War always leads to the mass destruction of life and property. It not only separates people from their exorbitant materialistic belongings but also claims countless invaluable lives. Over the years, wars have affected people from different spheres of life, and …
Paul Dirac was one of the greatest minds of the 20th century. Dirac is famous for a marvelous equation named after him: The Dirac equation, which connects special relativity and quantum mechanics. The equation also predicted the existence of anti-matter. …
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A good friend knows all your best and worst stories…but a true friend has lived them with you. We all have that one person in our lives on whom we rely blindly, share every aspect of life eagerly, laugh endlessly …
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“Professor Steven Weinberg unlocked the mysteries of the universe for millions of people, enriching humanity’s concept of nature and our relationship to the world. From his students to science enthusiasts, from astrophysicists to public decision makers, he made an enormous …
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The discovery of the first radio pulsar in the 1960s was regarded as one of the most incredible discoveries of the century. But little do people know that the primary discoverer of this astronomical beauty was a young postgraduate student, …
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I am once again faced with writing about a scientist whose contributions are boundless. Once again, I find myself in the position of the writer, who has to not only give insight into this legend’s mind but also his work. …
The Inspiring Life And Works Of The Man Who Coined The Term ‘Black Hole.’ Read More »
Stephen Hawking was one of the most influential scientists to exist in the history of humankind. He was born on January 8, 1942, in England (exactly 300 years after the death of Galileo Galilei), and died on March 14, 2018 …
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To date, 51 women have won the prestigious Nobel Prize in distinguished fields. Maria Mayer is one of these genius women, rather, the first woman ever to have earned this honor in the field of theoretical nuclear physics. However, many …
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When I first heard that I should write an article on Fred Hoyle, I had to check out the blog because I couldn’t believe I’ve never done this before! He’s been crucial to developing our understanding of how stars work …
Remembering The Man Who Discovered The Origins of Chemical Elements In The Universe. Read More »
Regarded as one of the most influential physicists of all times, we all know Maxwell for his fundamental contributions to the scientific community. June 13, 2021, marks the 190th birth anniversary of this mastermind. So, to celebrate his birthday, this …
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Around 4 centuries ago, Giovanni Domenico Cassini, an Italian astronomer and engineer, was born. 8 June 1625 would mark the beginning of a life full of discoveries, and pioneering work, notably the discovery of several of Saturn’s satellites as well …
The Inspiring Life and Works Cassini, The Man Who Unraveled The Secrets of Saturn. Read More »
Usually and more commonly known as the husband of Marie Curie and the co-winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903, Pierre Curie, born on this day 162 years ago, was also, aside from for his and Marie Curie’s …
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