The Bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, ravaged Europe for centuries, claiming millions of lives. Believing the ...

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The miasma theory, as it was called, was a widespread belief among members of the medical profession (and the public) in the 19th century. Miasma, an ancient Greek word for “pollution,” was ...

At that time, the dominant—and incorrect—miasma theory of disease held that germs spread through bad odors, and some doctors even believed that the smell of certain foods could cause obesity. Many ...

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Here Prof. Dixit explains game theory and its impact on situations we encounter every day. "If Nash got a dollar for every time someone wrote or said 'Nash equilibrium,'" Dixit has said ...

On March 15, 1813 John Snow was born here, the eldest of William and Frances Snow’s nine children. William Snow earned his living as a labourer in a local coal-yard which serviced the numerous barges ...

The basis of social learning theory is simple: People learn by watching other people. We can learn from anyone—teachers, parents, siblings, peers, co-workers, YouTube influencers, athletes ...

At the time of the plague in 1665, it was still believed that disease could spread through unpleasant odours, a belief known as miasma theory. To ward against bad air, plague doctors wore ...

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Theory of mind is typically defined as the ability to understand the thoughts, beliefs, desires, and emotions of other people. This understanding allows individuals to predict how others will feel ...

Miasma Chronicles, imágenes oficiales In the not-too-distant future. America has been torn apart by a savage force known only as the 'Miasma'. Join Elvis and his robotic older brother on a quest ...