New Formalism is a literary movement and critical approach that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. It is characterized by a renewed focus on the formal elements of literature—such as structure, meter, rhyme, language, and other stylistic devices—over thematic or socio-political content.
Latvia is divided into several administrative divisions, including regions and districts. As of my last update, Latvia has a total of 36 municipalities and includes several historical regions, but it was administratively organized into districts before major structural reforms. Here’s a brief overview of the historical context: 1. **Historical Districts**: Before the administrative reform in 2009, Latvia had several districts (rajons), which were subdivisions of larger areas.
Slovakia is divided into administrative regions that include several municipalities and towns. As of my last update, there are 2,890 municipalities in Slovakia, which include cities and towns. The largest cities include: 1. **Bratislava** (the capital) 2. **Košice** 3. **Prešov** 4. **Nitra** 5. **Trnava** 6. **Zvolen** 7. **Martin** 8. **Poprad** 9.
Estonia is divided into several administrative divisions known as municipalities. These municipalities are further categorized into two main types: urban municipalities (cities) and rural municipalities (countryside areas). As of the latest updates, Estonia has a total of 79 municipalities, which includes 30 cities and 49 rural municipalities. 1. **Urban Municipalities (Cities)**: These are larger population centers that serve as significant economic and cultural hubs. The capital city, Tallinn, is the largest urban municipality in Estonia.
The Berserker hypothesis is a concept from the field of evolutionary biology and anthropology that suggests that certain aggressive and violent behaviors in humans may have evolved as adaptive responses to specific environmental pressures or social contexts. The term "berserker" originates from Norse mythology, describing fierce warriors who fought with reckless abandon, often in a trance-like state.
"Carbon chauvinism" is a term that refers to a bias or preference for carbon-based life forms, particularly in the context of discussions about the origins and nature of life in the universe. It highlights the tendency to assume that life must be carbon-based, as it is on Earth, and to overlook the possibility of alternative biochemistries, such as silicon-based life or other forms that might exist under different environmental conditions.
Extra-Terrestrial Exposure Law (ETEL) is a legal framework established by the United States government that addresses the issue of legal liability and responsibility regarding the exposure of humans to extraterrestrial environments or beings. This law is primarily based on the legal principles set forth in the "National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010" and is codified in the United States Code at 51 U.S.C. § 51301.
The San Marino Scale is a tool used in medical practice, specifically in emergency medicine, to assess the severity of abdominal pain in patients suspected of having appendicitis. It helps healthcare providers make a more informed decision regarding the need for surgical intervention based on the intensity and characteristics of the pain. The scale takes into account several factors, including the patient's pain level, physical examination findings, and other relevant clinical indicators.
The term "fine-tuned universe" refers to the idea that the fundamental constants and parameters of the universe are set at values that allow for the existence of life as we know it. This concept arises from observations in cosmology and physics showing that if certain physical constants were even slightly different, the universe would be drastically different and could not support life.
The **Manifold Trilogy** is a series of three science fiction novels written by British author Stephen Baxter. The trilogy includes the following books: 1. **Manifold: Time** (1999) - This novel explores the nature of time and reality through a story that involves a scientist named Reid Malenfant, who embarks on a journey to understand the fundamental laws of the universe and discover humanity's place within it.
The Cave of Treasures is a work of early Christian literature that is important in the context of biblical apocrypha and Christian mysticism. It is often attributed to an anonymous author and is believed to have been written in the 3rd or 4th century. The text is primarily a collection of stories and teachings that expound upon the lives of biblical figures, particularly the patriarchs from the Old Testament.
The concept of the "Creation of life from clay" is often associated with various mythologies and religious texts, most notably in the Judeo-Christian tradition. In the Book of Genesis in the Bible, it is described that God created the first human, Adam, from the dust of the ground (often interpreted as clay) and breathed life into him, making him a living being. This act symbolizes the connection between humanity and the earth, suggesting themes of creation, life, and divine intervention.
The concept of the "Five Suns" originates from Aztec mythology and cosmology. It refers to the five different eras or "Suns" that the Aztecs believed the world has gone through, each one associated with a distinct creation and destruction cycle. According to Aztec beliefs: 1. **First Sun (Tezcatlipoca)**: This era was characterized by jaguars and was destroyed by jaguars that devoured the inhabitants.
The "Hymn to Enlil" is an ancient Mesopotamian text dedicated to Enlil, one of the most important deities in the Sumerian pantheon. Enlil was revered as the god of wind, air, earth, and storms, and was considered a central figure in both Sumerian and Akkadian mythology. He played a crucial role in the creation myths and was often associated with authority and kingship.
The Purusha Sukta is a hymn found in the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. It is composed in the form of a yajna (sacrificial hymn) and is particularly notable for its philosophical and cosmological themes. The Purusha Sukta is primarily concerned with the concept of Purusha, which translates to "cosmic being" or "universal spirit." The hymn describes the creation of the universe through the sacrifice of this cosmic Purusha.
The Turkic creation myth encompasses various narratives and beliefs held by different Turkic peoples. While there is no single, universally accepted myth, many share similar themes and character elements. One common theme is the story of the creation of the universe and humanity. In some versions, the universe originates from a cosmic entity or primordial being.
The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) is a state-of-the-art particle physics experiment module designed to study cosmic rays and search for various forms of matter, including dark matter and antimatter. It was developed by a collaboration of scientists and engineers from multiple institutions, led by Nobel laureate Samuel Ting. The AMS is mounted on the International Space Station (ISS) and has been operational since May 2011.
DAMA/NaI is an experiment designed to search for dark matter candidates, particularly weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs). The name "DAMA" stands for "DArk MAtter," and "NaI" refers to sodium iodide, the material used in the experiment. DAMA operates using sodium iodide crystals that are sensitive to the small energy deposits that might result from dark matter interactions.
Pinned article: Introduction to the OurBigBook Project
Welcome to the OurBigBook Project! Our goal is to create the perfect publishing platform for STEM subjects, and get university-level students to write the best free STEM tutorials ever.
Everyone is welcome to create an account and play with the site: ourbigbook.com/go/register. We belive that students themselves can write amazing tutorials, but teachers are welcome too. You can write about anything you want, it doesn't have to be STEM or even educational. Silly test content is very welcome and you won't be penalized in any way. Just keep it legal!
Intro to OurBigBook
. Source. We have two killer features:
- topics: topics group articles by different users with the same title, e.g. here is the topic for the "Fundamental Theorem of Calculus" ourbigbook.com/go/topic/fundamental-theorem-of-calculusArticles of different users are sorted by upvote within each article page. This feature is a bit like:
- a Wikipedia where each user can have their own version of each article
- a Q&A website like Stack Overflow, where multiple people can give their views on a given topic, and the best ones are sorted by upvote. Except you don't need to wait for someone to ask first, and any topic goes, no matter how narrow or broad
This feature makes it possible for readers to find better explanations of any topic created by other writers. And it allows writers to create an explanation in a place that readers might actually find it.Figure 1. Screenshot of the "Derivative" topic page. View it live at: ourbigbook.com/go/topic/derivativeVideo 2. OurBigBook Web topics demo. Source. - local editing: you can store all your personal knowledge base content locally in a plaintext markup format that can be edited locally and published either:This way you can be sure that even if OurBigBook.com were to go down one day (which we have no plans to do as it is quite cheap to host!), your content will still be perfectly readable as a static site.
- to OurBigBook.com to get awesome multi-user features like topics and likes
- as HTML files to a static website, which you can host yourself for free on many external providers like GitHub Pages, and remain in full control
Figure 3. Visual Studio Code extension installation.Figure 4. Visual Studio Code extension tree navigation.Figure 5. Web editor. You can also edit articles on the Web editor without installing anything locally.Video 3. Edit locally and publish demo. Source. This shows editing OurBigBook Markup and publishing it using the Visual Studio Code extension.Video 4. OurBigBook Visual Studio Code extension editing and navigation demo. Source. - Infinitely deep tables of contents:
All our software is open source and hosted at: github.com/ourbigbook/ourbigbook
Further documentation can be found at: docs.ourbigbook.com
Feel free to reach our to us for any help or suggestions: docs.ourbigbook.com/#contact





