Galileo Galilei was the founder of modern physics. ... This article by C L Boltz was originally published in New Scientist on 7 April 1983. Advertisement. Sign up to our weekly newsletter.

Running backward in time, “Galileo Galilei” mirrors the scientist’s own concept of a universe turned inside out. John Duykers, recently seen at Court Theatre in Glass’ “In the Penal ...

VATICAN CITY -- Galileo Galilei is going from heretic to hero. The Vatican is recasting the most famous victim of its Inquisition as a man of faith, just in time for the 400th anniversary of ...

Galileo Galilei is arguably the most important scientist to ever live. He perfected the first telescopes, turned them toward the Universe and what he discovered changed the course of history forever.

Dava Sobel talked about her book [Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love], published by Walker and Co. The book is about the heretical scientist Galileo Galilei, based ...

You remember: For decades, beginning in 1610, the data-driven scientist Galileo Galilei bravely stood up to a superstitious Catholic Church, which insisted the universe revolved around the Earth.

She sees their relationship in that between Renaissance astronomer Galileo Galilei and his oldest child, as brought to life in Jessica Dickey’s play “Galileo’s Daughter,” a co-production of WAM ...

Galileo's Daughter explores the poignant relationship between renowned scientist Galileo Galilei and his daughter Maria Celeste, through the eyes of a contemporary writer who journeys to Florence ...

In a remarkable recognition of his ground-breaking contributions to the fields of optical and quantum manipulation, Dr Mahdy Rahman Chowdhury, a prominent figure from North South University's (NSU) ...

The world premiere of Galileo: A Rock Musical is now on stage Berkeley Rep now through Sunday, June 23, 2024.