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Are facts always true?A philosopher explains how to tell the difference
[ad_1] Astronomers once believed The sun was orbiting around the earth. In the 19th century, scientists believed that the shape of a person’s skull revealed a person’s mental strength or weakness. And he vehemently opposed the idea of continental drift by many scientists in the 20th century. Since then, all views have been completely overturned. ... -
The MacGuffin: It’s not good science fiction to make a fuss about nothing
[ad_1] As with Time Travel, MacGuffin plot risks come in many flavors. People argue about the term, but Alfred Hitchcock (1863–1942) sums it up. MacGuffin creates a lot of action, but never advances the plot. It works fine. If the item contributes to the plot in a significant way — One Ring from Lord of ... -
Student who fled war in Congo as a child advocates refugee education
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, DC — Esther Ngemba knows what it’s like to suddenly leave your hometown and face questions not only about your safety but also about the continuation of your education. In 2006, at the age of five, she fled with her family from the eastern Congo city of Bukavu to Uganda after rebels broke ... -
‘Super/Natural’ proves scientific fact is stranger than fiction
[ad_1] This lizard in Costa Rica uses air bubbles to breathe underwater. (National Geographic … [+] Disney+/Robin Cox) National Geographic for Disney+/ Nature is wonderful, fascinating, and sometimes even a little scary. It is amazing the unique ways that different creatures and organisms have evolved and the amazing (albeit sometimes very bizarre) adaptations that have ... -
Real Estate Planning Law Firm Marketing
[ad_1] Real estate planning is a complex and highly competitive legal field. Encouraging new clients to reach out to you for your services requires a strong marketing strategy for a real estate planning law firm. Digital marketing for a niche law firm can be complicated Therefore, understanding best practices is essential. You may know that ... -
5 Illinois CS Students Nominated for 2023 Siebel Scholars Class | Computer Science
[ad_1] This year’s class of Siebel Scholars includes five Illinois CS students, acknowledging their academic commitment and impact on future societies. The Siebel Scholars Foundation announced the 2023 Siebel Scholars class, recognizing nearly 100 students in bioengineering, business, and computer science. From Illinois CS, students Gargi Balasubramaniam, Emmanuel Gallegos, Ryan Marten, Samraj Moorjani, and Xueqing ... -
Cambridge Public Health recommends flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster, releases fall vaccine clinic schedule
[ad_1] As we head towards cooler weather, it’s time to think about flu and COVID-19 risks. Flu season is almost here. Spending more time indoors means more opportunities for COVID-19 to spread. To protect against these two threats, the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) strongly recommends that residents get their annual flu vaccine and stay ... -
CoinEx charity empowers education and partners with Enredo to introduce non-profit online courses
[ad_1] The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult for students around the world to get an education and learn. This is not just happening to individual students. Education crises are happening all over the world. The social and economic turmoil caused by the pandemic is exacerbating the existing global education crisis ...











