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Brownian Motion and Molecular Reality : A Study in Theory-Mediated Measurement

Posted By: readerXXI

Date: 14 Jun 2021 13:03:31

Physics History of Science Philosophy of Science

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TRINITY: The Best-Kept Secret

Posted By: sasha82

Date: 14 Jun 2021 07:12:08

Science Ufology Occult & Paranormal UFOs History History of Science

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Contemporary Scientific Realism: The Challenge from the History of Science

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Date: 11 Jun 2021 09:08:42

Contemporary Scientific Realism: The Challenge from the History of Science

Scientific Realism History of Science

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Anton Pannekoek: Ways of Viewing Science and Society :Ways of Viewing Science and Society

Posted By: AvaxGenius

Date: 10 Jun 2021 18:33:43

Anton Pannekoek: Ways of Viewing Science and Society :Ways of Viewing Science and Society by Chaokang Tai
English | PDF | 2019 | 324 Pages | ISBN : 9462984344 | 5.4 MB

Anton Pannekoek (1873-1960), prominent astronomer and world-renowned socialist theorist, stood at the nexus of the revolutions in politics, science and the arts of the early twentieth century. His astronomy was uniquely visual and highly innovative, while his politics were radical. Anton Pannekoek: Ways of Viewing Science and Society collects essays on Pannekoek and his contemporaries at the crossroads of political history, the history of science and art history.

History of Astronomy History Astronomy Science History of Science Anton Pannekoek Society

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Strange Blood: The Rise and Fall of Lamb Blood Transfusion in 19th Century Medicine and Beyond

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Date: 10 Jun 2021 18:25:06

Strange Blood: The Rise and Fall of Lamb Blood Transfusion in 19th Century Medicine and Beyond by Boel Berner
English | PDF | 2020 | 216 Pages | ISBN : 3837651630 | 5 MB

In the mid-1870s, the experimental therapy of lamb blood transfusion spread like an epidemic across Europe and the USA. Doctors tried to use it as a cure for tuberculosis, pellagra, and anemia; proposed it as a means to reanimate seemingly dead soldiers on the battlefield. It was a contested therapy because it meant crossing boundaries and challenging taboos.

Medical Humanities Medicine Animal Studies History of Science History Cultural History Medical History Blood Science

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The Sun Kings : The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began (Kindle Edition)

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Date: 4 Jun 2021 02:05:18

The Sun Kings : The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began (Kindle Edition)
by Stuart Clark
English | 2019 | ASIN : B081KBZ64P | 225 Pages | PDF | 16 MB

Space Science Astronomy Astrophysics History of Science

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Angelo Secchi and Nineteenth Century Science: The Multidisciplinary Contributions of a Pioneer and Innovator

Posted By: AvaxGenius

Date: 24 May 2021 02:52:34

Angelo Secchi was a key figure in 19th century science. An Italian Jesuit and scientist, he helped lead the transition from astronomy to astrophysics and left a lasting legacy in the field. Secchi’s spectral classification of stars was a milestone that paved the way for modern astronomical research. He was also a founder of modern meteorology and an innovator in the design and development of new instruments and methods across disciplines.

19th century astronomy Jesuit science Science Science spectroscopy history of spectroscopy Italian astronomy astronomy Astronomy Physics History of Science History of Technology Meteorology Microscopy Spectroscopy Measurement Science

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Master of Galactic Astronomy: A Biography of Jan Hendrik Oort

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Date: 24 May 2021 01:44:39

This accessible and entertaining biography chronicles the life and triumphs of astronomer Jan Hendrik Oort, who helped lay the foundations of modern astronomy in the 20th century. The book puts into context some of Oort's most significant achievements, including his discovery that the Milky Way rotates, as well as his famous hypothesis that our Solar System is surrounded by a reservoir of comets — now simply known as the Oort Cloud.

Science Milky Way radio telescope telescope interstellar comet interstellar Galactic rotation Oort Cloud comets Physics Astronomy Observations Astrophysics History of Science Biography Jan Hendrik Oort

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The Sun Kings : The Unexpected Tragedy of Richard Carrington and the Tale of How Modern Astronomy Began (Kindle Edition)

Posted By: readerXXI

Date: 21 May 2021 20:39:47

Space Science Astronomy Astrophysics History of Science

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Martin Folkes (1690-1754): Newtonian, Antiquary, Connoisseur

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Date: 7 May 2021 04:34:40

History of Science History Biographies Historical Biography Cultural & Regional Biographies Scientist Biographies

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The Secret Formula : How a Mathematical Duel Inflamed Renaissance Italy and Uncovered the Cubic Equation

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Date: 18 Apr 2021 17:41:49

The Secret Formula :
How a Mathematical Duel Inflamed Renaissance Italy and Uncovered the Cubic Equation
by Fabio Toscano and Arturo Sangalli
English | 2020 | ISBN: 0691183678 | 175 Pages | PDF | 9.3 MB

Mathematics Algebra History of Science

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The Alchemy of Us : How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another

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Date: 11 Apr 2021 17:48:23

The Alchemy of Us : How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another
by Ainissa Ramirez
English | 2021 | ISBN: 0262542269 | 327 Pages | PDF | 12.3 MB

Science Engineering History of Science

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