History Thread for “science”

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February 25, 2026 Breaking

Richard Axel resigns as co‑director of Columbia University neuroscience institute

Columbia University · New York City · New York · United States

On February 25, 2026, Nobel laureate Richard Axel announced he will resign from his role as co‑director of the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University following scr...

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November 25, 2025 Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Resignation After Public Split With Trump

On November 21, 2025, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia known for her outspoken views, announced she will resign from the U.S. House of Repres...

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November 20, 2025 Breaking

Canada allows food from cloned livestock

Ottawa · Ontario · Canada

Canada has updated federal food policies that allow meat and dairy from cloned cattle and swine, as well as their offspring, to enter the national food supply. The policy shift follows a ...

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July 15, 2025 Breaking

Israeli Teens Burn Draft Papers in Protest of Military Service

Tel Aviv · Tel Aviv District · Israel

A group of Israeli teenagers burned their army draft orders in Tel Aviv on July 15, 2025, as part of a protest against compulsory military service and actions by the Israel Defense Forces...

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January 15, 2008 Breaking

United States allows cloned animal meat without labeling

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

The United States allows meat and milk from cloned animals to enter the food supply without special labeling requirements. The policy follows a decision by federal regulators who conclude...

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January 1, 1970 Breaking

Ultraprocessed food effects

USA

Ultraprocessed foods ar as some people call it, a GuySlop, refer to industrially formulated food products that typically contain ingredients such as refined starches, added sugars, hydrog...

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07

May 9, 1960 Breaking

The Birth Control Pill: History, Key Figures, and Usage Trends

United States

The birth control pill was developed in the mid-20th century as a result of combined efforts by scientists, doctors, activists, and funders. The idea of an oral contraceptive was strongly...

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October 16, 1946 Breaking

Michael A. Aquino Jr.: Military Officer, Political Scientist, and Religious Founder

Michael A. Aquino Jr. (October 16, 1946 – September 1, 2019) was an American political scientist, military officer, and religious founder. He served as a specialist in psychological opera...

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October 15, 1940 Breaking

The Final Speech from The Great Dictator

Hollywood · United States

I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone - if possible - Jew, Gentile - black man - whi...

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May 6, 1933 Breaking

Transgender Activism in Germany and Its Suppression by the Nazis

In early 20th century Germany, Berlin was a center for sexual reform and research. Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld (1868–1935), physician and sexologist, a German Jewish doctor, founded the Institu...

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December 31, 1913 Breaking

Major Global Events of 1913

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12

May 1, 1000 Breaking

Development of Decimal Numeral System

South Asia · India

The decimal numeral system, characterized by the use of ten digits and a place-value notation, was advanced significantly in India. Indian mathematicians refined the concept of zero as a ...

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April 15, 500 Politics

Golden Age of Classical Sanskrit Literature

Ujjain Court · Ujjain · Madhya Pradesh · India

During the classical period of Indian history, Sanskrit literature experienced a remarkable flourishing, often under the patronage of royal courts such as that of Ujjain. This era saw the...

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May 30, 499 Breaking

Aryabhata's Astronomical Calculations

Patliputra · Bihar · India

Aryabhata, an Indian mathematician and astronomer, formulated key astronomical constants that advanced early scientific understanding. His calculations included the length of the solar ye...

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Published Research Nations & Civilizations

First EU Chapters Provisionally Closed

14 July 2026 — Albania provisionally closes its first three EU accession chapters: science and research, education and culture, and external relations.

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Published Research Nations & Civilizations

The Hellenistic World

Greek language, art, science and institutions spread across successor kingdoms after Alexander's death.

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