Tag: science history
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Scientists Race to Digitize Fragile Analog Lectures of the 1970s
Time is running out for a groundbreaking trove of scientific knowledge Thousands of hours of lectures, conferences, and discussions—spanning mathematics, physics, philosophy, and the history of science—are held on fragile analog tapes dating back to the early 1970s. This archive captures the evolution of ideas as they were taking shape, recording not just final theories…
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Rescuing the Archive: Scientists Race to Digitize 100,000 Hours of Groundbreaking Lectures
Countdown to Preservation: Why the Archive Matters Across the globe, a vast trove of lectures and discussions recorded from the 1970s onward sits on fragile magnetic tapes. These recordings, spanning mathematics, physics, philosophy, and the history of science, capture the evolution of ideas as they happened. With each passing year, the risk of decay and…
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Jane Goodall: Trailblazing Chimpanzee Scientist Dies
Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall has died, leaving a sweeping legacy that reshaped our understanding of chimpanzees, primates, and the way science engages with the living world. Born in 1934 in London, Goodall’s curiosity about animals would carry her from a modest early life to the heart of Africa’s forests and, later, to classrooms and communities…
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Michel Siffre’s Incredible Cave Experiment: A Look Back
The Groundbreaking Cave Experiment of Michel Siffre On September 14, 1962, a significant chapter in scientific exploration was written when French scientist Michel Siffre emerged from a cave after spending a staggering 63 days in complete isolation. This remarkable experiment was not just a test of endurance, but it also unraveled fascinating insights into the…