Johann Heinrich Lambert (German: [ˈlambɛɐ̯t], Jean-Henri Lambert in French; 26 or 28 August 1728 – 25 September 1777) was a polymath from the Republic of Mulhouse, generally referred to as either Swiss or French, who made important contributions to the subjects of mathematics, physics (particularly optics), philosophy, astronomy and map projections. (Wikipedia).
Paul Saenger, From Compilatio to Cursiva: The Role of Media in the Genesis of Genius, 1400-1600
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Where does Absolute Zero come from?
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Pi is IRRATIONAL: animation of a gorgeous proof
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http://www.teachastronomy.com/ Messier and Herschel between them cataloged several hundred nebulae or fuzzy patches of light. Some of these fuzzy patches of light appeared smooth. Others showed a spiral pattern, and yet others were irregular in shape. Only one is visible to the naked ey
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Baroque music is a period or style of Western art music composed from approximately 1600 to 1750. This era followed the Renaissance music era, and was followed in turn by the Classical era. Baroque music forms a major portion of the "classical music" canon, and is now widely studied, perfo
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