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In his book Physics and Philosophy (1958), Heisenberg described his own deep confusion during his early work with Niels Bohr: "I remember discussions with Bohr which went through many hours till very late at night and ended almost in despair... I repeated to myself again and again the question: Can nature possibly be so absurd as it seemed to us in these atomic experiments?" ( 📷 Werner Heisenberg (left) with Niels Bohr at a Conference in Copenhagen in 1934. // Image credit; Fermilab, U.S. Department of Energy // )

Blossom Fest, St James’s Park, London, today. #StJamessPark #London #BlossomWatch #Spring

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Envie d’une escapade culturelle à la tombée de la nuit dans les plus beaux musées de la capitale ? ➡️ l.beauxarts.com/pMs

Extinction Rebellion occupies the Simone-de-Beauvoir footbridge in Paris on the eve of the second round of municipal elections "The goal is to put ecology back at the center of the debate"

Opportunity in Germany! DAAD Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship (FES) in Germany | Fully Funded Host Country: Germany Benefits: ⭐Full Scholarship & €1,200 per month ✅Health Care Allowance Categories: Masters and PhD Eligible Country: All Developing Countries Deadline: April 30, 2026 Click the link below to apply📌 scholarshipregion.com/friedrich-eber… Kindly share with your friends who might be interested

🧠 Naps That Turn Back Time Short daytime naps could make your brain 6.5 years younger! Studies show regular nappers have sharper memory, better attention, and stronger neural networks. Just 20–30 minutes can reduce neural stress, clear brain waste, and boost mental energy. Keep naps brief and consistent, and your brain could thank you for years to come. Sources: Nature Aging; Journal of Neuroscience; Harvard Medical School Sleep Research; Frontiers in Neurology

Britain’s public footpaths are not accidental. They are the result of centuries of custom, law, and quiet persistence. Across fields, hills, and villages, these paths tell a deeper story. A story about land, rights, and belonging. The answer lies further back than most realise. 🧵

🧠 THE SONGS YOUR BRAIN NEVER LETS GO… Ever wondered why one old song can instantly take you back in time? It’s not random—it’s your brain at work. Between ages 13 and 17, your brain is highly emotional and still developing. During this time, music doesn’t just sound good… it sticks. Your brain links songs to your feelings, memories, and identity. That’s why years later, one melody can bring back everything—like it never left.You’re not just hearing music… you’re reliving a piece of your past. Source Spear, L. P. (2013). Adolescent neurodevelopment. Journal of Adolescent Health, 52(2), S7–S13.

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Municipales : coups politiques, trahisons, polémiques… Le récit de 18 mois d’une folle campagne pour la mairie de Paris ➡️ l.leparisien.fr/ttRa

« Politiquement, la faiblesse de l’argument du moindre mal a toujours été que ceux qui choisissent le moindre mal oublient très vite qu’ils ont choisi le mal », Hannah Arendt

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In Nigeria, we’re handing over two healthcare centres from our project in Cross River state to the Ministry of Health. Before starting the project three years ago, people living in remote communities in the state had to travel for hours just to reach basic healthcare. msf.org/nigeria-msf-ha…

From struggle and rebellion rose a soul who turned moonlight into melody and the sea into sound. Here’s the life evolution of Claude Debussy, on JamesDrake TV

A message from our President, Dr Javid, @MSF_IP  🩺 Why Chopper? Why now? Because we believe in helping those in need of medical care, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or politics. This is something Chopper and MSF share. Watch the journey begin: msf.org/chopper #MSFxCHOPPER

Trois hommes ont été interpellés pour des faits d'agressions sexuelles sur douze enfants âgés de 3 à 9 ans. Les faits se seraient déroulées dans trois établissements parisiens dans le 15ème, le 20ème et le 10ème arrondissement. 🎥 Stéphane Garabed 🎙️@candice_atg

Georg Cantor: The Father of Set Theory and a Tragic Genius Georg Cantor (1845–1918) revolutionised mathematics by formalising set theory and transforming infinity from just a philosophical concept into a rigorous, calculable object. - He proved the mind-bending fact that some infinities are mathematically larger than others. - He introduced the concept of transfinite numbers to calculate and represent the sizes of infinite sets. - His famously elegant proof demonstrates that real numbers cannot be paired up with counting numbers, making them "uncountably" infinite. Cantor's radical ideas were strongly rejected by the mathematical establishment of his time. The intense academic backlash contributed to severe, lifelong battles with his mental health. Cantor died in poverty in a sanatorium in 1918, largely unaware of how highly his work would soon be regarded. Within a few decades, Set theory became the foundational language of nearly all modern mathematics. Today, it is impossible to study advanced computer science, logic, or mathematics without relying on Cantor's architecture. Legendary mathematician David Hilbert famously declared in defence of Cantor's work: "No one shall expel us from the paradise that Cantor has created."

“We are already born. We are going to die. So you have to do something interesting that you respect in between.” - Toni Morrison