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Evangelista Torricelli and discovery of Barometer

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In the World’s history, 17th century is known as the age of scientific revolution.  Emergence of modern science with rapid developments in mathematics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology changed the World’s view of nature and society. Though debated, the publication in 1543 of Nicolaus Copernicus’[1] De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres) is often cited… Continue reading Evangelista Torricelli and discovery of Barometer

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Pedestrian’s Journey into the Material World-II

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Demystyfing Air: First step to the Atomic Theory Seventeenth century is important in World’s history for three important reasons. It was the century when Baroque form of art flourished. It was also the century when the Dutch people attained world supremacy,  and above all, it was the age of scientific revolution; when with rapid developments… Continue reading Pedestrian’s Journey into the Material World-II