# Humphrey Cole: A Neglected Trailblazer of Precision Instruments in Elizabethan England Humphrey Cole (c. 1530–1591) is not a widely recognized name in contemporary discussions. Yet, during the Elizabethan period, he was an influential figure in the emerging fields of scientific instrument creation, mathematics, and map engraving, which were essential to an era marked by […]
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### Honoring Simon Marius: The Groundbreaking Ansbach Court Mathematicus, 400 Years After His Passing On December 26, 1624 (O.S.), Simon Marius, the distinguished Ansbach court mathematician and prolific astronomer, departed this world, leaving a trail of scientific revelation and debate in his wake. As a contemporary of greats such as Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler, […]
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### Charles Babbage: Beyond Being a Trailblazer of Mechanical Computers When the name **Charles Babbage (1791–1871)** is mentioned today, many immediately think of his revolutionary role as the creator of the initial mechanical computers. Referred to as the “father of the computer,” Babbage’s impact is frequently viewed strictly through the lens of the **Difference Engine** […]
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# Tiny, Light-Driven Devices Offer Revolutionary Advances in Electrosynthesis In a pioneering breakthrough, researchers at Cornell University have introduced a new category of light-driven microelectronic devices known as small photoelectronics for electrochemical synthesis (Specs). These cutting-edge devices hold the promise to revolutionize electrosynthesis by facilitating wireless, high-throughput experimentation on a microliter scale. Created to tackle […]
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### Isaac Newton: The Versatile Visionary Beyond the Realm of Science Upon the passing of Isaac Newton on March 20, 1726 (March 31, 1727, according to the New Style calendar), he was celebrated throughout Europe as the embodiment of intellectual prowess. As one of history’s most esteemed natural philosophers and mathematicians, Newton’s influence was solidified […]
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# *Chemosphere* by Elsevier Removed from Clarivate’s Web of Science: Implications for the Academic World In a noteworthy and contentious move, the Elsevier-managed chemistry journal *Chemosphere* was excluded from Clarivate’s Web of Science index on December 16, 2024, due to “failing to satisfy editorial quality standards.” This removal disrupts the journal’s capacity to have its […]
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### A Significant Advancement in Mass Spectrometry: Facilitating High-Throughput Reaction Analysis at Unprecedented Rates Recent progress in mass spectrometry has elevated the domain of organic chemistry into an exceptional phase of high-throughput, quantitative evaluation. By incorporating a clever “mathematical strategy” into mass spectrometry techniques, scientists have marked a groundbreaking achievement: a method that analyzes samples […]
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**Environmental Disaster in Michigan: Ex-Lockhart Chemical Executive Faces Serious Charges Over Flint River Incident** On 23 December 2024, Michigan’s Attorney General, Dana Nessel, revealed the apprehension of Rajinder Singh Minhas, the former president, treasurer, and director of Lockhart Chemical, after a thorough inquiry into a significant chemical discharge that took place in 2022. The event […]
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**The EPA Determines Formaldehyde Represents ‘Unreasonable Risk’ to Human Health: What’s Next?** Formaldehyde, a widely used industrial and natural substance, is facing increased examination following the release of the final risk assessment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agency has concluded that the extensive application of formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable risk of harm […]
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# The Mostly Overlooked Legacy of Agent Blue in the Vietnam War The Vietnam War’s lasting legacy of ecological and human destruction is frequently linked to the extensive deployment of Agent Orange, a herbicidal chemical weapon that has garnered over $400 million in remediation efforts thus far. However, less attention has been given to the […]
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