Isaac Newton
Coverage of Isaac Newton in the Nexus archive.
- Today in History: July 5, Dolly the sheep born in cloning breakthrough
Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell by scientists at the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh, was born on July 5, 1996. On the same date in 1687, Isaac Newton first published his Principia Mathematica.
- Darwin’s Story Isn’t as Simple as It Seems
The article challenges the common belief that Darwin's theory of evolution was directly derived from his study of Galápagos finches, noting he spent only a few weeks there and lacked precise specimen labeling. It also clarifies the Scopes trial originated as a deliberate test case by the ACLU, not a random classroom incident.
- How the electromagnetic spectrum opened our eyes to the universe
The article discusses how the electromagnetic spectrum, first understood in part by Isaac Newton, continues to be a tool for astronomers to explore the cosmos. Astrophysicist Emma Chapman examines how these invisible waves might reveal new cosmic insights and potentially indicate we are not alone.
- 'One of the great unresolved embarrassments of physics': It's been 340 years since Newton and scientists still haven't solved the secret of gravity
The article discusses the ongoing mystery of gravity, 340 years after Newton's work, with the gravitational constant (G) remaining unsolved despite centuries of scientific effort.
- Even Isaac Newton got wrecked by a bubble. The brutal 1700s origin of Short Selling and Bear Markets.
Isaac Newton lost money in a market bubble, selling early and then reinvesting near the top. The term 'Bear Market' originated from 'bear-skin jobbers', who sold skins before catching bears. This era marked the beginning of short selling and bear markets.
- Newton's law of gravity passes its biggest test
Newton's law of gravity has passed its biggest test to date, with a recent study confirming its accuracy. The law, which describes the gravitational force between two objects, was tested in a comprehensive experiment. The results validate Newton's theory, reinforcing our understanding of gravity.