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We discuss some of Isaac Newton's most notable discoveries, from the invention of calculus (simultaneously with Leibniz) and his early grappling and wrestling with a physical theory of light. Was Newton contemplating wave-particle duality in the 17th century? You can follow the podcast on Twitter @physicspod and follow us on Facebook at the Physical Attraction page. Visit our website at www.physicspodcast.com where you can find A YEAR'S WORTH of back episodes, alongside donation links and opportunities to buy bonus episodes if you want to thank the show and help us keep running. There's also a contact form for any comments, concerns, questions, or feedback! And you can listen to our sister show, about historical dictators - currently an epic series on the life and times of Joseph Stalin - over on Autocracy Now's feed - www.autocracynow.libsyn.com
My only guest this week is the flu medication I am on but it pulls its weight. I hope this is not Chris' blood! Then it is time for another installment of the world's only call in show where people from all walks of life discuss the weird things that are growing on them...a little show...called Corpuscles. Subscribe in various places. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mouth-feels/id395156293?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iztksdvxxxxltao3b5nvfbavovm Other places too, I bet. I can't keep track of all this.
I get a phone call from England, and they're wondering how long they have to keep being British. Then it's America's favorite growth-related call in show, Corpuscles. What's growing on you this week? References: The Roman Empire http://www.roman-empire.net/ Corpuscles (not at all what I thought when I did this) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpuscle
How any white blood corpuscles are there in the average human body? That is the question for this week’s superquiz. Next week Dave asks for their names and addresses. Mark takes over at midnight – but sadly I don’t have this recorded. If you have any Thameside recordings please get in touch. Email or twitter @fmthenThameside Listeners mentioned includePete Cooper, Bikers Mike, Ian, Nigel and Andy, Malcolm Fryer
Part 2.3. An introduction to Robert Boyle's theory of corpuscularianism and Isaac Newton's ideas on mathematics and the universe.
Part 2.3. An introduction to Robert Boyle's theory of corpuscularianism and Isaac Newton's ideas on mathematics and the universe.