Optimistically about Occultism
The article explores the complex nature of occultism and its historical significance in various cultures, emphasizing its mystical teachings and divergence from empirical science and organized religion.
The key inside
The article reflects on the interplay between politics and the scientific imperatives of addressing climate change, illustrating this with a historical anecdote from 1968 and quotes from the IPCC.
Science and Fantasy: The Geological Discoveries of Louis Figuier and Jules Verne
The article discusses how Jules Verne's novel 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' emerged amid significant conflicts in the 19th century, focusing on exploration rather than war.
Andrea Barrett publishes 'Natural History': stories about naturalists, science, and historical fiction
Andrea Barrett's collection 'Natural History' explores the declining language used to describe nature through the lens of naturalists and scientists.
"It seems that female scientists have to work much harder," says a biologist awarded by Capes
Gabriela Dias Noske, a young biologist, discusses the challenges faced by women in science, illustrating her experiences with gender bias in academic environments.
One of the First Czech Women in Natural Sciences Refused to Choose Between Work and Her Feelings
Zdenka Hásková-Dyková, a pioneer among Czech women in natural sciences, navigated the conflict between pursuing her career and her personal life, a struggle that resonates with women's experiences to this day.
How a clump of moss helped convict grave robbers in Illinois
Scientists used a clump of moss as crucial forensic evidence in convicting grave robbers in Illinois who desecrated a historic cemetery.
Fatigue on Both Sides of the Screen. Review of the film 'Avatar: The Way of Water'
The review critiques the latest film in the 'Avatar' series, exploring its themes of historical narratives and the challenge of originality in sequels.
Historical discovery in California: a student detected 1.5 million unknown space objects and surprised NASA
A California teenager identified over 1.5 million previously cataloged space objects using archived NASA data, an achievement that has garnered attention from the science community.
Geologiae Cura: The evolution of a medieval neologism into a subsequent scientific field
The article explores the historical development of geology, tracing its roots back to medieval times rather than its conventional identification with 18th-century science.
Funeral of Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler: Kyriakos Mitsotakis's reference to the handwritten note he received in 2015
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid tribute to the late historian Eleni Glykatzi-Arveler during her funeral, highlighting her significant contributions to Greek culture and her remarkable life journey.
Trump officials sued over effort to ‘erase history and science’ in national parks
A lawsuit has been filed against Trump officials for allegedly forcing the removal of historical and scientific exhibits from national parks.
Curious finding in the U.S.: scientists recover the exact air breathed by George Washington in 1776
Scientists have recovered air from ice in Greenland and Antarctica that is believed to be the same air George Washington breathed during the crossing of the Delaware River in 1776.
Eleni Glykatzi-Areveler: A Symbol of Hellenism and European Thought
Eleni Glykatzi-Areveler, a prominent figure in international historical science and renowned Byzantine scholar, passed away shortly before her 100th birthday, leaving a significant intellectual legacy.
It's no coincidence: This is the reason February has fewer days than other months
The article explores the historical and scientific reasons for February having fewer days than other months of the year.
The Science of Soul Mates: Is There Really Someone Who Was 'Made for You'?
The article explores the concept of soul mates, delving into historical and philosophical perspectives on love and the belief that there is a perfect partner out there for everyone.
There are 95 metals in the world, but why are gold and silver so favorite among humans? Understand the science
The article explores the historical significance and enduring popularity of gold and silver across various civilizations against a backdrop of 95 known metals.
QUIZ: What was first? Can you handle 32 general knowledge questions without a mistake?
A quiz designed to test historical memory and general knowledge across various fields including literature, science, technology, and culture is introduced, featuring questions about historical figures and inventions.
Lucid dreaming is neither sleep nor wakefulness: it is a new state of consciousness, according to scientists
Recent scientific research explains lucid dreaming, a phenomenon experienced by nearly half of the global population, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.
Liu Zheng, expert in oriental medicine: 'Traditional Chinese medicine is a science with the greatest historical and clinical record of humanity'
Liu Zheng, an expert in oriental medicine, highlights the significance and benefits of traditional Chinese medicine amidst modern medical advancements.
Gaining Peace from the Laboratory
The article discusses the controversial introduction of defense-related R&D in Spanish universities, referencing historical contributions of science in warfare.
I was a research intern of the Community of Madrid
The Community of Madrid has eliminated pre-doctoral scholarships for researchers focusing on liver cancer or the 1939 coup by Colonel Segismundo Casado, reflecting a disregard for science and knowledge.
A phenomenon that confuses science: Twins and triplets in a Slavonian parish are born three times more often than elsewhere
In the Slavonian parish of Klakar, twins and triplets are born three times more frequently than the global average, supported by 320 years of meticulously recorded historical family data.
Finding the DNA of Leonardo da Vinci? A fantasy with much publicity and serious scientific objections
An international team of researchers has claimed to recover human DNA from historical objects, including a controversial drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, sparking debate over the legitimacy of their findings.
The exact date of the 'end of the world' is predicted by a terrifying equation - and it should be soon
The article discusses various historical predictions of the end of the world, emphasizing their frequent occurrence without scientific basis.
Secularization, social anthropology, and Christianity / Research on religion showed that faith belongs to the past. Today it admits the opposite
The article discusses the historical relationship between modern science and Christianity, highlighting how earlier scientific pioneers believed in God, while contemporary research suggests a resurgence of interest in faith.
Science Policy: "We Cannot Be Unpolitical"
The Gerda-Henkel Foundation in Düsseldorf, which has supported historical humanities since 1976, is increasingly helping endangered scholars alongside its traditional funding of nearly 2000 projects in 2024.