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Great Unsolved Mysteries of Science
GIVEN the remarkable degree of understanding that science now provides about the physical world, it is easy to lose sight of the numerous, enormous unsolved mysteries that still haunt the dreams of scientists. Below is a list of some of … Continue reading
Posted in Evolution, Science, Truth
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Ordinary Least Squares Linear Regression: Flaws, Problems and Pitfalls
LEAST squares linear regression (also known as “least squared errors regression”, “ordinary least squares”, “OLS”, or often just “least squares”), is one of the most basic and most commonly used prediction techniques known to humankind, with applications in fields as … Continue reading
Posted in Math, Science
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Does Beauty Equal Truth in Physics and Math?
It is not uncommon to hear physicists or mathematicians talk about the “beauty”, “simplicity” or “elegance” of equations or theorems, and even claim that they are sometimes led to a correct formula (or away from an incorrect one) by considering … Continue reading
Posted in Math, Philosophy, Science, Truth
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