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The incredible story of Megalosaurus'

The first dinosaur, Megalosaurus Bucklandii, was mistaken for a giant human's scrotum, reflecting the historical intertwining of science and theology. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Women

This Women's History Month, how physics connects two Bengali women born decades apart : Short Wave

Women in physics have historically been overlooked in the telling of science history.
Shohini Ghose highlights the contributions of women like Wu Chien-Shiung, Elisa Frota-Pessoa, and Bibha Chowdhuri in her book. [ more ]
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