History of Science and Mathematics

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Why is the natural logarithm represented by $\ln$?
Awarded Sep 16, 2022 at 0:31
Why is the Dirac delta "function" often presented as the limit of a Gaussian with a fraction in the exponent?
Awarded Apr 6, 2022 at 13:55
What were Newton's six laws of motion?
Awarded Nov 3, 2021 at 15:49
How did the theory of the Horus-eye fractions originate?
Awarded Jun 30, 2021 at 8:50
Did Darwin ever express his views on eugenics?
Awarded Feb 13, 2020 at 2:00
Which came first, the natural logarithm or the base of the natural logarithm?
Awarded Oct 1, 2019 at 1:45
Who first used the word "calculus", and what did it describe?
Awarded Dec 16, 2017 at 2:58
What did the Soviets do with German scientists after WWII?
Awarded Jan 30, 2017 at 2:52

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