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CWP at physics.UCLA.edu // Katharine Way
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Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics: Historical archive of profiles of 20th century women who have made original and important contributions to physics. Focuses on the physicist's scientific work, presents brief descriptions of major contributions, and lists important publications,...
#stem #history #katharineway #nuclearphysics #womeninscience
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From amphilsoc.org
Katharine Way, John Wheeler, and the Dawn of Nuclear Fission | American Philosophical Society
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Header Image: Katharine Way, undated. Photo courtesy of Physics Today.
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on Thu, 7AM
No, Offshore Wind Isn’t What’s Killing Whales
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Politicians and nonprofit groups have blamed offshore wind turbines for whale deaths, but the science doesn’t support those claims—at all
on Jun 26
To Lead a Meaningful Life, Become Your Own Hero
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From Gilgamesh to Star Wars , the narrative blueprint underpinning many heroic tales can offer a powerful way to reframe experiences
on Oct 30
Earth’s Latest ‘Vital Signs’ Show the Planet Is in Crisis
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The overall picture of Earth’s health is grim, although there are bright spots: solar and wind power are on the rise, and deforestation has slowed
#fossilfuels #climatechange #climatecrisis #globalwarming #climateemergency
on Oct 24
America’s Hottest City Is Having a Surge of Deaths
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Skyrocketing temperatures are colliding with a lack of planning in Phoenix that is contributing to a rise in heat-related deaths
on May 23
Not Everyone Has an Inner Voice Streaming Through Their Head
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The extent to which people experience “inner speech” varies greatly, and the differences matter for performing certain cognitive tasks
#science #psychology #foodforthought
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We’ve Hit Peak Denial. Here’s Why We Can’t Turn Away From Reality
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We are living through a terrible time in humanity. Here’s why we tend to stick our heads in the sand and why we need to pull them out, fast
on Jun 26
The Biggest Problem in Mathematics Is Finally a Step Closer to Being Solved
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Number theorists have been trying to prove a conjecture about the distribution of prime numbers for more than 160 years
on Mon, 3PM
The Brilliance Paradox: What Really Keeps Women and Minorities from Excelling in Academia
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How a misplaced emphasis on genius subtly discourages women and Black people from certain academic fields
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