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It is a natural phenomenon, and can be expected to appear whenever there is a planet whose conditions duplicate those of the earth.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[40],{"id":41,"tag":42},5634862,{"id":43,"tag_name":44},62737,"life-is",{"id":46,"quote_text":47,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":48,"source":49,"quote_tag":50,"commentary":9},2657293,"I'm in Pittsburgh. Why am I here?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[51],{"id":52,"tag":53},5634851,{"id":54,"tag_name":55},108273,"pittsburgh",{"id":57,"quote_text":58,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":59,"source":60,"quote_tag":61,"commentary":9},2657283,"All of us who study the origin of life find that the more we look into it, the more we feel it is too complex to have evolved anywhere. We all believe as an article of faith that life evolved from dead matter on this planet. It is just that life's complexity is so great, it is hard for us to imagine that it did.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[62],{"id":63,"tag":64},5634839,{"id":65,"tag_name":66},17220,"origin-of-life",{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":9},2657270,"Above all, I regret that scientific experiments-some of them mine-should have produced such a terrible weapon as the hydrogen bomb. Regret, with all my soul, but not guilt.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[73],{"id":74,"tag":75},5634828,{"id":76,"tag_name":77},55291,"should-have",{"id":79,"quote_text":80,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":81,"source":82,"quote_tag":83,"commentary":9},2657258,"Athens built the Acropolis. 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Today we admire Athens, visit it, preserve the old temples, yet we hardly ever set foot in Corinth.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[84],{"id":85,"tag":86},5634814,{"id":87,"tag_name":88},12307,"cities",{"id":90,"quote_text":91,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":92,"source":93,"quote_tag":94,"commentary":9},2657245,"The space program is not only scientific in purpose but also is an expression of man's insistent determination to do the nearly impossible - to explore the unknown, even at great risk.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[95],{"id":96,"tag":97},5634801,{"id":98,"tag_name":99},1229,"determination",{"id":101,"quote_text":102,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":103,"source":104,"quote_tag":105,"commentary":111},2657222,"The discovery of deuterium and the marked differences in the physical and chemical properties of hydrogen and deuterium, together with an efficient method for the separation of these isotopes, have opened an interesting field of research in several of the major branches of science.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[106],{"id":107,"tag":108},5634780,{"id":109,"tag_name":110},14582,"branches","**The Backstory**\nHarold Urey, a renowned American chemist, uttered these words likely in the 1930s, a time of great scientific discovery and innovation. During this period, Urey was actively engaged in his research on hydrogen isotopes, which would eventually lead to the discovery of deuterium. His work marked a significant milestone in the field of chemistry and physics, opening up new avenues for exploration.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, Urey's statement appears to be a straightforward announcement of his groundbreaking discovery. However, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced message: the value of discovery lies not in the end result but in the process of exploration itself. By highlighting the \"interesting field of research\" opened up by his discovery, Urey emphasizes the inherent value of inquiry and investigation, even when the outcome is uncertain.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, goal-oriented environment, it's easy to get caught up in the pursuit of tangible outcomes. However, Urey's quote suggests that the true value of our work lies in the journey of exploration, not just the destination. By embracing the process of discovery and staying curious, we can unlock new insights and opportunities, even in the face of uncertainty.",{"id":113,"quote_text":114,"author_id":5,"source_id":25,"has_image":18,"author":115,"source":116,"quote_tag":117,"commentary":123},2657191,"In general, exchange reactions for the lighter isotopes have equilibrium constants sufficiently different from unity, so that the ratios of concentrations of the isotopes in two compounds which are in equilibrium differ by a few per cents in nearly all cases.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[118],{"id":119,"tag":120},5634758,{"id":121,"tag_name":122},290383,"cents","**The Backstory**\nHarold Urey, a renowned American chemist and Nobel laureate, penned this quote in the 1930s while working on his pioneering research in the field of isotopic chemistry. At that time, Urey was struggling to establish his career in a field dominated by European scientists, and his work on heavy water was met with skepticism. His quote reflects his observations on the behavior of isotopes in chemical reactions, which would later become a cornerstone of his Nobel Prize-winning research.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nBeneath its technical surface, Urey's quote reveals a profound insight into the nature of equilibrium and balance. He notes that even small differences in equilibrium constants can lead to significant disparities in the ratios of isotopes in two compounds. This suggests that tiny, seemingly insignificant variations can have far-reaching consequences, a notion that challenges the common assumption that small changes are negligible.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen faced with a complex problem or decision, remember that small variations in initial conditions or assumptions can have a profound impact on the outcome. Be mindful of the \"per cents\" of difference that may seem insignificant at first but can ultimately lead to disparate results.",{"currentPage":125,"totalPages":126,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":127},1,2,10]