Digital origins for ancient digits Pupil contractions in a talking parrot, and how ancient numerals were derived from counting on fingers, in our weekly dip intoNature’s archive. News & Views23 Dec 2024Nature Animals in sticky situations
but Oughtred also built the first rectangular one in 1633. The analog devices of Gunter and Oughtred had various advantages and disadvantages compared with digital devices such as the abacus. What is important is that the consequences of these design decisions were being tested in the real world...
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Because the very definition of pornography is subjective, a history of pornography is nearly impossible to conceive; imagery that might be considered erotic or even religious in one society may be condemned as pornographic in another. Thus, European travelers to India in the 19th century were appal...
Overall, investors and analysts view PayPal as a major player in the global digital payments sector and, despite intense competition fromfintechplayers and major global banks fighting over the same customers, the company seems well-positioned for financial growth going forward, with a rising share ...
In our new history books section, we keep track of some of the books coming out by Five Books interviewees and frequently recommended authors. We're also scanning catalogues and highlighting interesting new history books being published that come to our attention. It's impossible to cover all ...
from the museum’s collection, such as “American Gothic,”“A Sunday on La Grande Jatte,” and “Nighthawks.” The site also offers projects to get creative at home, educator resources, and JourneyMaker, a digital tool that allows visitors to create unique, personalized tours of the museum...
The digital archive of the Swedish East India Company, 1731‐1813: a joint project of a university library and a history department - Benner - 2003Benner M. The digital archive of the Swedish East India Company,1731 - 1813:A joint project of a university library and a history department [...
"Research Report: Long-term Decarbonization Prospects in India" was released. Sep. 3, 2024 President Column "#12:Internal and external forces at play in the EU" was released. Sep. 2, 2024 "HRI research projects: Global Scenarios for Energy Transition towards 2030" was released. ...
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