on the world. In ancient time‚ mathematics was primarily used in a supplementary or practical role. Thus mathematical methods were used to solve problems in architecture and construction (as in the public works of the Harrappan civilization) in astronomy and astrology (as in the Jain mathematicians) and in the construction of Vedic altars (as in the case of the Shulba Sutras of Baudhayana and his successors). By the sixth or fifth century BC‚ mathematics was studied for its own sake‚ as well as for
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of theories that have been proposed to explain the formation of the Solar system. Some theories have been the tidal theory‚ collision theory‚ etc. There is not a single theory that explains it all‚ but there is only one that has been accepted ("Astronomy” n.pag.). The nebular hypothesis or nebular theory‚ is the best descriptive model for the formation of the Solar System. This theory was first proposed by two Europeans‚ Pierre Laplace and Immanuel Kant. Kant’s essential idea was that the Solar System
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astrophysics‚ such as accurately determining the rate of expansion of the universe. Although not the first space telescope‚ Hubble is one of the largest and most versatile‚ and is well known as both a vital research tool and a public relations boon for astronomy. The HST was built by the United States space agency NASA‚ with contributions from the European Space Agency‚ and is operated by the Space Telescope Science Institute. The HST is one of NASA’s Great Observatories‚ along with the Compton Gamma Ray
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education curriculum reflected the current understandings of how children learned; that is‚ by reading and by recitation of the facts. History of Science Education Curriculum At the secondary level‚ students were to study chemistry‚ physics‚ and astronomy with a strong laboratory component. History of Science Education Curriculum However‚ contemporary evidence suggests that most students were taught science by reading textbooks and reciting what they had read. History of Science Education Curriculum
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This essay will explain what a black hole is along with how black holes can be detected and how black holes are formed. Moreover‚ this essay will also provide evidence of the existence of black holes and locate where in the universe black holes occur. Firstly‚ a black hole is seen as a body in space whereby a strong gravitational pull causes a suction to be formed. The strength of the gravitational pull is so significant due to the different forms of matter being squeezed into a small hole which
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gigantic pyramids that were made of stones; they constructed beautiful‚ detailed temples‚ and even beautiful sculptures that had significant meanings to their civilization. The Mayas were very well successful in the learning of mathematics and astronomy; this
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Earth and universe Dr.Latifa AL-Naimi 1 Earth Earth ‚ our home planet‚ is beautiful blue and white ball when seen from space. Science is the study of the Earth and its neighbors in space. It is an exciting science with many interesting and practical applications. Some Earth scientists use their knowledge of the Earth to locate and develop energy and mineral resources. Dr.Latifa AL-Naimi 2 Others study the impact of human activity on Earth’s environment and design methods
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Step inside the ‘Taramandal’ and discover the sky in a new light. Taramandal is a portable mini planetarium with an inflatable dome and simple projection equipment which provides an opportunity to promote interactive learning of elementary astronomy. A pair of swan in NSC campus If you want to spend your vacation time with your children a little creatively then you will be glad to participate in
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Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment in Europe With the emergence of the scientific revolution in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries‚ modern sciences like physics‚ mathematics‚ astronomy‚ biology and chemistry transformed the view of the society and its nature. Advances in scientific thought brought about changes in the way man perceived and made sense of his surroundings‚ thereby fostering immense changes in traditional beliefs and thought systems‚ and more so in religion. From the advent
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Religion has been defined in a wide variety of ways. Most definitions attempt to find a balance somewhere between overly sharp definition and meaningless generalities. Some sources have tried to use formalistic‚ doctrinal definitions while others have emphasized experiential‚ emotive‚ intuitive‚ valuational and ethical factors. Sociologists and anthropologists tend to see religion as an abstract set of ideas‚ values‚ or experiences developed as part of a cultural matrix. For example‚ in Lindbeck’s
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