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Newton's writings suggest that one of the main goals of his alchemy may have been the discovery of the philosopher's stone (a material believed to turn base metals into gold), and perhaps to a lesser extent, the discovery of the highly coveted Elixir of Life.[6] Newton reportedly believed that Diana's Tree, an alchemical demonstration producing a d... See more

The English Crown, also fearing the potential devaluation of gold because of the creation of fake gold, made penalties for alchemy very severe. In some cases, the punishment for unsanctioned alchemy would include the public hanging of an offender on a gilded scaffold while adorned with tinsel and other items.[6]

around 20 genes are associated with ALS, with the most common causes of typical ALS associated with mutations in SOD1 , TARDBP , FUS and C9orf72 Advances in our understanding of the genetic basis of ALS have led to the creation of different models of this disease.

“Our species is the only creative species, and it has only one creative instrument, the individual mind and spirit of man. Nothing was ever created by two men. There are no good collaborations, whether in music, in art, in poetry, in mathematics, in philosophy. Once the miracle of creation has taken place, the group can build and extend it, but the... See more

“The Great Man theory of history may not be truly believable and Great Men not real but invented, but it may be true we need to believe the Great Man theory of history and would have to invent them if they were not real.”

We strive to publish “timeless” articles that inspire readers and deeply explore a technology, place, or person. All Long Reads and Columns should have a specific angle or thesis. They should outline the central characters, clearly describe key challenges, and articulate how science — or other means — are being used to solve them. These articles sh... See more

they clearly answer the question: “Is this technology really the best way to solve this problem?”