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Encyclopedia > 1918 in science

The year 1918 in science and technology consisted of several events, some of which are listed below.

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Physics

  • J. Lense and Hans Thirring find the gravitomagnetic precession of gyroscopes in the equations of general relativity
  • Hans Reissner and Gunnar Nordström solve the Einstein-Maxwell field equations for charged spherically-symmetric non-rotating systems
  • Friedrich Kottler gets Schwarzschild solution without Einstein vacuum field equations

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In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before.
In science, 'fact' can only mean 'confirmed to such a degree that it would be perverse to withhold provisional assent.' I suppose that apples might start to rise tomorrow, but the possibility does not merit equal time in physics classrooms.
Science is nothing but trained and organized common sense, differing from the latter only as a veteran may differ from a raw recruit: and its methods differ from those of common sense only as far as the guardsman's cut and thrust differ from the manner in which a savage wields his club.
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Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.
Science is nothing but developed perception, interpreted intent, common sense rounded out and minutely articulated.
Science is facts; just as houses are made of stones, so is science made of facts; but a pile of stones is not a house and a collection of facts is not necessarily science.
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