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The Models That Made Modern Science – WSJ

January 2, 2022

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-models-that-made-modern-science-11640883069

Outsmart yourself – ScienceDirect

January 2, 2022

Thought this had some good “neuroscience-inspired” ideas for a better New Year: Use consciously-set environmental cues & habits to steer our unconscious impulses and reduce stress to make more rational, less impulsive decisions.

For instance, “use smaller plates at dinner to eat less” and “understand that external pressure reduces your guard against grabbing at the candy bar.”

https://www.dropbox.com/s/qgxda4cit6d3d6l/2021-12-17%2012.11.31.Outsmart-Yourself.pdf?dl=0

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24332400-700-how-to-trick-your-mind-to-break-bad-habits-and-reach-your-goals/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0262407919313843

Bockscar – Wikipedia

January 2, 2022

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bockscar

Edward Teller – Wikipedia

January 2, 2022

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Teller

Harvard Mark III – Wikipedia

January 2, 2022

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_Mark_III

QT:{{”
The Harvard Mark III, also known as ADEC (for Aiken Dahlgren Electronic Calculator) was an early computer that was partially electronic and partially electromechanical.
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Consistency of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Results Among Identical Twins – The American Journal of Medicine

January 1, 2022

https://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343(19)30463-2/fulltext

The “Gadget” | Atomic Heritage Foundation

January 1, 2022

https://www.atomicheritage.org/tour-stop/gadget#.YdC2JhPMLlw

Thin Man (nuclear bomb) – Wikipedia

January 1, 2022

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thin_Man_(nuclear_bomb)

His corner in Princeton –was– John von Neumann – Princeton, 1930–42 | Britannica

January 1, 2022

https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-von-Neumann/Princeton-1930-42
QT:{{”
Never much like the stereotypical mathematician, he was known as a wit, bon vivant, and aggressive driver—his frequent auto accidents led to one Princeton intersection being dubbed “von Neumann corner.” “}}

Jumbo | The Trinity Test

January 1, 2022

https://www.atomicarchive.com/history/trinity/jumbo.html