**Reaction Times: A Glimpse into Cognitive Evolution** The examination of reaction times (RT) has continued to be a crucial aspect of cognitive psychology for ages. From its inception before psychology was established as a formal field to its ongoing significance in studies investigating cognitive functions, RTs provide important understanding of how the brain operates under […]
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In recent times, the concept of “belief superiority” has garnered interest in psychological studies. This notion signifies the belief that one’s viewpoints are not only accurate but distinctly better than those of others. A contemporary investigation by Michael Hall and Kaitlin Raimi, released in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, examines this idea and its […]
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**Open Science Essentials in 2 Minutes, Part 4** Prior to the publication of a research article in a journal, it is possible to make it accessible for free to anyone interested. Instead of placing it on your own site, you may upload it to a preprint server like [psyarxiv.com](http://psyarxiv.com/), backed by the [OSF](https://mindhacks.com/2017/11/09/open-science-essentials-the-open-science-framework/), which guarantees […]
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### The Enigmatic Portraiture of Johannes Kepler In the chronicles of science, few figures echo as significantly as Johannes Kepler (1571–1630). Yet, in spite of his remarkable contributions to both astronomy and physics, the visual legacy of Kepler is enveloped in obscurity. The tale of Kepler’s portraits is one marked by doubt, speculative attributions, and […]
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In the early modern era, England lagged significantly behind continental Europe in the fields of natural sciences and mathematics. Nonetheless, this story began to transform with the arrival of Isaac Newton (1642–1726 os), whose contributions not only caught up with but also exceeded continental advancements, leading in mathematics, optics, physics, and astronomy. Newton represented a […]
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**The Genesis and Importance of Zero: An Interdisciplinary Approach** Grasping the historical and cultural evolution of zero’s concept is essential for recognizing its profound influence on mathematics and wider human activities. The pivotal volume, *The Genesis and Importance of Zero: An Interdisciplinary Approach*, edited by Peter Gobets and Robert Lawrence Kuhn, investigates this captivating topic. […]
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In the earlier episode of this series, I examined the two English mathematicians who had the most impact on the young Isaac Newton (1642–1726 os) during the initial phases of his intellectual growth, Isaac Barrow (1630–1677) and John Wallis (1616–1703). Today, we embark on a first, likely of several, examinations of Isaac Newton, who played […]
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## Ralph Greatorex: Instrument Maker of the Seventeenth Century and Collaborator in Early Modern Science Ralph Greatorex (circa 1625–1675) was a prominent figure in the scientific field of seventeenth-century England. Hailing from Derbyshire, he began his career as an apprentice clockmaker under Thomas Dawson and subsequently under Elias Allen, a noted maker of scientific instruments. […]
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Somewhere in a dull patch of sky selected for its lack of excitement, a galaxy is undergoing disintegration. Not through collision or explosion, but by the force of wind. The gas that winds through its spiral arms is being stripped away, cast into elongated trailing streams that extend tens of thousands of light years behind […]
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