Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton is a man who needs no introduction. His constantly retold story of the “apple falling” and the oh-so popular laws of motion are, redundantly speaking, very well known. He was a philosopher, mathematician, theologian, alchemist and a physicist. So many attributes, and just a few words! That ain't fair. Read on, this famous astronomer is worth knowing all about, right?
Does the Fourth (4th) Dimension of Time Exist
Time is the 4th dimension other than the three dimensions of space. It is different than the other dimensions in many ways. Time makes change possible or else we would be living in a static universe! Let us explore what we mean by time and how Einstein's special relativity dealt the fatal blow to 'absolute time' of Newtonian mechanics.
Timeline and Biography of Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton was a scientific genius. His exceptional intellectual abilities laid the foundation of several scientific theories of physics and mathematics. The timeline and biography of Sir Isaac Newton is an inspiring one. Read on to know more about the illustrious life of this great man...
Accomplishments of Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton was one of the most important figures in science. We owe a major part of our understanding of the universe to his scientific discoveries. To know about the accomplishments of Isaac Newton, read on…
Isaac Newton Predicts Apocalypse
An exhibit premiering in Jerusalem this week contains manuscripts written by Sir Isaac Newton that predict the date of the Apocalypse.
A straight look at Diffraction
A deeper look into the field of diffraction. This phenomenon has been studied for a long time by prominent scientists like Issac Newton and Huygen. A little more about the diffraction theory and its history, with examples that make us more aware of this field.
Newton’s Third Law: Some explanations
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Newton’s third law can be easily applied to fixed bodies. But what about moving bodies? Is it just as simple to apply? A brief look into the horse and cart problem that most of you are aware of.
How Newton’s Telescope Changed the World
Sir Isaac Newton didn't use his telescope to find any new things in the universe, but he did use it to radically transform how we view the world we live in and the universe as a whole.
Newton Papers on Show in Israel
A collection of 300-year-old manuscripts by Sir Isaac Newton are to go on show in Jerusalem, the first time they will have been on public display since they were bought at a London auction in 1936.