Eddington
Sir Arthur (Stanley), 1882–1944, English astronomer, physicist, and writer.
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No, the older scientist answered, “A genius like Eddington may perhaps go nuts but a fellow like you just gets dumber and dumber.”
This year’s events were held virtually because of the pandemic, which Eddington said offered organizers a chance to invite speakers who might not otherwise be able to participate in person.
Medical cannabis master’s program at University of Maryland sees growth since launch | Tracy Mitchell Griggs | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostEddington said further decriminalization will allow educators to expand the topics they can offer.
Medical cannabis master’s program at University of Maryland sees growth since launch | Tracy Mitchell Griggs | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostEddington wondered whether medical, nursing and pharmacy students were being taught the information.
Medical cannabis master’s program at University of Maryland sees growth since launch | Tracy Mitchell Griggs | December 18, 2020 | Washington PostEinstein, surely a greater scientist than Eddington, was more cautious.
Eddington was formerly the CEO of British Airways and on the board of Rio Tinto, the $60 billion mining giant.
According to Eddington, "Phenomena all boil down to a scheme of symbols, of mathematical equations."
The Necessity of Atheism | Dr. D.M. BrooksSimilarly with the cosmic consciousness expressed in the writings of Jeans, Eddington, and Whitehead.
The Necessity of Atheism | Dr. D.M. BrooksEddington, Jeans, Einstein, and Whitehead would answer these questions exactly as would the most militant atheists.
The Necessity of Atheism | Dr. D.M. BrooksNever would Mrs Eddington leave her child, or forget Milly's daddy again.
A Sheaf of Corn | Mary E. MannOn their return she stayed to tea at Eddington with her cousins—cousins who were Quakers.
Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 | Augustus J. C. Hare
British Dictionary definitions for Eddington
/ (ˈɛdɪŋtən) /
Sir Arthur Stanley. 1882–1944, English astronomer and physicist, noted for his research on the motion, internal constitution, and luminosity of stars and for his elucidation of the theory of relativity
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Scientific definitions for Eddington
[ ĕd′ĭng-tən ]
British mathematician, astronomer, and physicist who founded modern astrophysics. He conducted research on the evolution, structure, and motion of stars and was one of the first scientists to promote the theory of relativity. He also wrote a series of scientific books for the layperson.
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