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Order and Origin of the Greek Cosmos
- 2013-06-18
Second article based on my talk on «Greek Cosmogony and Cosmology» of astronomy in the Parque de los Deseos on May 14, 2013 (the first was Greek Cosmogony).
Greek Cosmogony
- 2013-05-26
The cosmogony and cosmology of the ancient Greeks were deeply intertwined. While its cosmological elements have been detached from mythology since the reasoning of the first Greek philosopher, Thales of Miletus, the origin of some of these elements can be traced back to it.
Newton’s Double Birthday and the Gregorian Calendar
- 2013-01-04
The commemoration of Sir Isaac Newton’s birth presents a curiosity: it is celebrated on both December 25, 1642, and January 4, 1643. This dual observance stems from the shift between the Julian and Gregorian calendars. This article explores the reasons behind this double celebration, delving into the historical context of the calendar reform and its impact on the dating of historical events.
Evolution in the Greeks
- 2012-05-13
Speaking a little about biological evolution yesterday, starting the activities of the astrobiology cycle at the Orión Club, the concern about the Greek origin of evolution arose, which is why I took the task of looking for a little and making this brief review.