He was sixteen years old and he had come to Manchester with one plan: study mathematics. But when he arrived at the university registration desk in 1908, a physicist was sitting there…
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What is death like?
What is death like? Here is a simple incident as told by Dr. Peter Marshall, chaplain of the United States Senate during 1947-49: In a certain home, a little boy, the only…
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Nellie Cashman: Legendary prospector, entrepreneur and humanitarian
In 1875, a commander in the U.S. Army at Fort Wrangel, Alaska, ordered a detachment of soldiers to find Nellie Cashman. They were convinced the “mad woman” was dead, having trekked into the…
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Jules Verne: Father of science fiction
Did you know that Jules Verne— the legendary “father of science fiction”— was shaped by a childhood vow to travel “only in his imagination” ? According to family lore, an 11-year-old Verne, born in the…
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Why truth matters: The essential foundation for knowledge and action
What is truth? Truth is a multifaceted and complex concept that resists a single, universal definition, as it is interpreted through the unique lenses of philosophy, science and theology. While various disciplines debate its nuances,…
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Life-sustaining depths: The vital role of Earth’s oceans and seas
The oceans on Planet Earth are not just one massive body of water; they are distinct ecosystems with unique chemical compositions, temperatures and geological features. Together, the five major oceans act as…
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From Odessa classroom to global reach: The inspiring story of an educator’s free YouTube curriculum
Pavel Viktor (also spelled Pavlo Viktor) is a renowned Ukrainian physics teacher and internet sensation from Richelieu Lyceum, Odesa, known for recording and uploading his entire school physics curriculum to YouTube. As of…
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Antoine Lavoisier: The father of modern chemistry and a victim of the Revolution
Antoine Lavoisier (1743–1794) is widely celebrated as the “Father of Modern Chemistry.” He transformed chemistry from a field of qualitative speculation into a rigorous quantitative science. A famous anecdote about Lavoisier highlights the tragic…
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Justice for All: The impoverished drifter who reshaped American Law
Clarence Earl Gideon (1910–1972) was an impoverished drifter whose personal legal battle transformed the American justice system by establishing the right to counsel for all criminal defendants. On June 3, 1961, a…
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Right tools of life
The kitchen tap was leaking again. With a sigh, I called a plumber. A few minutes later, a middle-aged man walked in — calm, steady, carrying a faded toolkit. I watched him…