Not Mainstream Science
Science: the infinite frontier. Everyone has a theory. Some are mainstream, some are not. Exploring the not mainstream, as well as the mainstream.
Not Mainstream Thoughts Through the Ages
Since the beginning of history, Mainstream Science has always been the final authority. Mainstream thoughts of the past have included the observations that the earth is the center of the universe and that the earth is flat.
While risking the possible consequence of being labeled heretics, the Not Mainstream also voiced opinions. Eventually, some Not Mainstream thoughts became Mainstream.
While risking the possible consequence of being labeled heretics, the Not Mainstream also voiced opinions. Eventually, some Not Mainstream thoughts became Mainstream.
Herodotus (c. 484 - c. 425 B.C.)
The History of Herodotus
The second opinion (i.e.: theory) is even more unscientific than the one just mentioned, and also, if I may say so, more marvellous. It is that the Nile acts so strangely, because it flows from the ocean and that the ocean flows all around the earth.
Pliny the Elder ( 23 A.D. - 79 A.D.)
Natural History
Who does not know that the solar fires are excited at the rising of the dog star (Sirius, in August) whose effect is great and is felt on Earth?...Undoubtedly, dogs are most likely to be rabid during the whole of this time (note: in ancient times, certain diseases and plagues were noticed to reoccur during warm weather months).
Bede (c. 673 A.D. - 735 A.D.)
A History of the English Church and People
In the year 538, an eclipse of the sun occurred on the sixteenth of February, lasting from Prime (i.e.: 6 a.m.) to Terce (i.e.: 9 a.m.).
In the year 540, an eclipse of the sun occurred on the twentieth of June, and the stars appeared for nearly half an hour after the hour of Terce.
In the year 644, an eclipse occurred.
In the month of August 678...a star known as a comet appeared, which remained visible for three months, rising in the morning and emitting what seemed to be a tall column of bright flame.
In the year of our Lord 729, two comets appeared around the sun...One comet rose early and preceded the sun (i.e.: in the east, occurring during the daytime), while the other followed the setting sun at evening (i.e.: in the west, occurring at nightime)...They appeared in the month of January, and remained visible for about a fortnight, bearing their fiery tails northward as though to set the welkin (i.e.: the vault of heaven or the sky) aflame.
In the year 540, an eclipse of the sun occurred on the twentieth of June, and the stars appeared for nearly half an hour after the hour of Terce.
In the year 644, an eclipse occurred.
In the month of August 678...a star known as a comet appeared, which remained visible for three months, rising in the morning and emitting what seemed to be a tall column of bright flame.
In the year of our Lord 729, two comets appeared around the sun...One comet rose early and preceded the sun (i.e.: in the east, occurring during the daytime), while the other followed the setting sun at evening (i.e.: in the west, occurring at nightime)...They appeared in the month of January, and remained visible for about a fortnight, bearing their fiery tails northward as though to set the welkin (i.e.: the vault of heaven or the sky) aflame.
Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790)
Poor Richard's Almanack
Chronology of Things remarkable (in) 1733:
The invention of Guns by a Monk (364 years since)
The Art of Printing found out by a Soldier (293 years since)
Three whole Bullocks roasted on the Ice on the Thames January 19, 1716 (17 years since)
Cheese and salt meat, should be sparingly eat. (1733)
All blood is alike ancient. (1745)
The invention of Guns by a Monk (364 years since)
The Art of Printing found out by a Soldier (293 years since)
Three whole Bullocks roasted on the Ice on the Thames January 19, 1716 (17 years since)
Cheese and salt meat, should be sparingly eat. (1733)
All blood is alike ancient. (1745)
Will Rogers (1879 - 1935)
Will Rogers Speaks
There are certain things nature can do to you, whether it's an earthquake in California, a flood in Mississippi, a tornado in Ohio, or a drought in Arkansas. When nature enters into it, don't criticize (note: notice U.S. weather patterns, pre-WWII).
- April 5, 1933
- April 5, 1933
Defining Moment
If called as an expert witness, does a particular scientist favor science or science fiction?
science, n. 1. a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws. 2. systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation.
science fiction, n. a form of fiction that draws imaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation.
- Random House Webster's Dictionary
science fiction, n. a form of fiction that draws imaginatively on scientific knowledge and speculation.
- Random House Webster's Dictionary
Astronomy
The Big Dipper comes out of hibernation only to disappear as Orion the Hunter approaches. Twinkle, twinkle little star. Look up and reach for the wonders in the sky. From satellite spotting to gazing into the heart of the Milky Way. The Mayans and crazy astronauts have made this a hot topic.
Give Me Some Space
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Biology
Human anatomy and the Human Genome Project. The study of populations. Genetics: cure-all, the ultimate consumer fantasy/reality, or return of Frankenstein? Endangered species and mass extinction. Fauna and forest depletion. Jacques Cousteau, pollution of waterways, overfishing. A topic of concern.
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Chemistry
The realm of mad scientists. Also the realm of Coca-Cola and Jell-O. About fueling a cell and fueling an automobile. Test-tube babies. Tie-dyed anything. Colorful and colorless. Primordial and cutting edge. The reaction of Mentos kept us all captivated. A concrete topic.
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Geology
Rock climbing and the Grand Canyon. The Hope Diamond. Stalagtites and stalagmites. The Alps and the Ring of Fire. Shell Oil. Copper, silver, tin. Underground springs. Jurassic fossils. A topic frequently mined.
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Physics
Newton's apple. Why light distorts a pencil in a glass of water. X-rays. The electric light. Quantum strings and particle accelerators. An acoustic guitar. Magnets and atmospheric pressure. An electrocardiograph and a thermometer. Positrons. Other dimensions. A highly-charged topic.
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The Melting Pot
Aerodynamics, Anthropology, Archaeology, Bacteriology, Biochemistry, Botany, Ecology, Engineering, Geography, Mathematics, Medicine, Metallurgy, Meteorology, Paleontology, Philology, Physiology, Zoology
Eclectic Sight
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richard patterson
Mar 7, 2008 @ 12:16 pm | delete
- I believe that at one time our mooon was a planet between mercury and venus. Venus picked it up into it's gravety and in doing so caused it to wobble into earth. venus collided with earth and when sent away reversed it's rotation. the planet (our moon) fought between the two gravitational pulls and earth won which almost stopping the rotation of our moon.
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