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Robert DiSalle: Gravity, Geometry, and Philosophy: 100 Years in Einstein’s Universe
Robert DiSalle: Gravity, Geometry, and Philosophy: 100 Years in Einstein’s Universe
One hundred years ago, in November 1915, Albert Einstein achieved his long-sought theory of gravitation: the General Theory of Relativity. In developing the General Theory, Einstein brought together ideas from philosophy, mathematics, and physics, to create a remarkable new conception of gravity, space, and time. His work is a model of the engagement between philosophy […]
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Elisabeth Lloyd: The Orgasm Wars
Elisabeth Lloyd: The Orgasm Wars
ABSTRACT There has been a fierce battle occurring among people who explain the evolution of human female orgasm, about its evolutionary origins and nature. The core issue is that the female orgasm presents an evolutionary puzzle. Unlike the male orgasm, female orgasm is not associated with any increase in fertility or reproductive success. Several types […]