**Examining the Nexus: John Wilkins on Science and Faith** In the intricate dialogue surrounding science and faith, few figures resonate as strongly as John Wilkins, an eminent historian of biology. His modest yet significant insight, initially expressed as a Facebook comment, succinctly conveys an often-ignored viewpoint: “There is no discord between science and faith, primarily […]
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Swaps involving single atoms are uncommon as strong bonds within molecular structures are hard to break selectively. However, Bill Morandi’s team at ETH Zürich in Switzerland has announced a carbon-to-nitrogen exchange in N-alkyl indoles, effectively transforming them into the respective benzimidazoles. This one-step reaction employs straightforward, readily available reagents, eliminating the need for metal catalysts […]
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At the 35th First Annual Ig Nobel awards ceremony – conducted at Boston University in the US and broadcast online globally – 10 accolades were presented across a variety of fields ranging from engineering to medicine. In a year where science once more demonstrated its capacity to be both ingenious and peculiar, the Ig Nobel […]
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Robert Dudley, the 1st Earl of Leicester (1532–1588), is a renowned figure in the history of Tudor England, celebrated for his close ties to Elizabeth I and his numerous political and military responsibilities. Despite his high status, his vibrant life was filled with controversies, particularly his role in the attempted queenship of Lady Jane Grey […]
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Back in 2020, an exceptionally favorable critique was published regarding Benjamin Wardhaugh’s book, *The Book of Wonder*: *The Many Lives of Euclid’s Elements*. This ignited further interest in Wardhaugh’s other writings, including a commendatory review for *Reading Mathematics in Early Modern Europe*, a project he both edited and contributed to. This path led to the […]
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**Scientists Generate Gold Hydride Under Extreme Conditions** In a pioneering breakthrough at the European X-ray Free-Electron Laser facility in Germany, researchers have successfully produced a solid gold hydride. This extraordinary compound forms under the extreme circumstances of compressing gold with hydrocarbons at pressures surpassing 40 gigapascals (GPa) and subjecting it to temperatures exceeding 2000 kelvin […]
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