The new exhibit at the Sciences Library celebrates the life of Isaac Newton and the 350th anniversary of his Universal Law of Gravitation, presented for the first time in 1666. We’ve all heard the story about Newton and the apple, but how did Newton really come to understand gravity? Our exhibit describes Newton’s life andContinue reading “Exhibit: 350th Anniversary of Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation”
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Exhibit: Einstein and the General Theory of Relativity
Our new exhibit at the Sciences Library celebrates the life of Albert Einstein and the 100th anniversary of his general theory of relativity, presented for the first time in 1915. The exhibit explains the general theory of relativity and its significance to modern physics. It also provides some interesting background information about his life and family. To learnContinue reading “Exhibit: Einstein and the General Theory of Relativity”
Exhibit: The Science of Frankenstein
We’ve installed a new exhibit at the Sciences Library, just in time for Halloween! The Science of Frankenstein explores the scientific practices that inspired Mary Shelley’s famous novel, Frankenstein. Victor Frankenstein collected body parts for his monster through body snatching, a common, though gruesome, practice of the time. Historically, a shortage of cadavers available forContinue reading “Exhibit: The Science of Frankenstein”