Posted on August 31st, 2009 by axb
It is well-known that many ancient civilizations used astronomy to track the days and months, but could they have also made a machine that predicts the movements of the cosmos with computer-like accuracy? In the case of the ancient Greeks, the answer is, shockingly, yes.
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Posted on June 26th, 2007 by als
Who’s Who in Engineering
Here’s our handy guide to famous engineers, which includes some familiar faces and others who may be new to you. For a list of young engineers who are already on their way to changing the world, check out our Trailblazers section
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