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The big bang: wit or wisdom?

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The name for the big bang theory of cosmic origins was conceived and coined by British scientist Fred Hoyle as an oversimplified appellation with derogatory overtones. The term was taken up by the media and presently became widely popular among both scientists and laity alike. Research and findings that have resulted in ultimate acceptance of the theory are detailed.

Author: Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Models, History, Behavior, Big bang theory, Cosmogony, Expanding universe, Hoyle, Fred

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The left and the right

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Mirror-image molecular pairs are intriguing in the fact that one molecule is composed of the same materials as another but arranged in such a way that one is the mirror-image of the other. There are many chemicals that come in the single handed form and are functional that way.

Author: Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
Biochemistry, Appreciation, Chirality, Enantiomers

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A minor shift in point of view

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The science of astronomy holds numerous wonders, which increases manyfold by a mere shift in the point of view. Changing the point of observation to a nearby star will open up a whole new universe of stars that are sure to tickle the curiosity.

Author: Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1998
Evaluation, Astronomical research, Stars, Star clusters

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