The discovery of planets beyond Uranus
Throughout the course of history, the celestial bodies adorning our night sky have been the subject of countless studies and…
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Astronomical Discoveries: Schiaparelli’s Mars Observations
In 1877, the Brera Astronomical Observatory in Milan received a new telescope with a 218mm diameter. Leading the observatory at…
The Nedelin Catastrophe: A Tragic Event in Space Exploration
October 24, 1960, marks a day of profound sorrow in the annals of space exploration history. This date is etched…
Enrico Fermi: The last Century Scientific Italian Hero
Today we want dedicate this blog post to Enrico Fermi, the greatest Italian physicist of the twentieth century. His remarkable…
Vajont apocalypse: what happened on October 9, 1963
The Vajont catastrophe that took place on October 9 1963 is deeply ingrained in the memories of Italians. It was…
Unveiling the Origins of Numerical Science
Discovered than a hundred years ago in the vast emptiness of the Iraqi desert the Plimpton 322 is an ancient…
Speed of Light History: From Infinity to Finite
In the past people believed that light travels fast. This belief was mainly influenced by our experiences. When we turn…
THE “GREAT DEBATE” BETWEEN SHAPLEY AND CURTIS
It’s April 26 1920 and a remarkable debate is about to unfold at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in…
Exploring the World of Physics; Revealing Five Everyday Inventions by Physicists
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the video game or why its necessary to have your luggage scanned…
WHO INVENTED THE WHEEL and WHEN WAS THE FIRST TESTIMONY DATED?
The wheel, a tool we interact with on a basis often without even thinking about it holds great significance in…