A New Theory Of Distraction

At painful times, when composition is impossible and reading is not enough, grammars and dictionaries are excellent for distraction,” the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote, in 1839. Those were the days. Browning is still right, of course: ask any reader of Wikipedia or Urban Dictionary. She sounds anachronistic only because no modern person needs advice about how to be distracted.

BING NEWS:
  • ‘The Starry Night’ Accurately Depicts a Scientific Theory That Wasn’t Described Until Years After van Gogh’s Death
    Researchers say that the iconic painting's swirling sky lines up with Kolmogorov's theory of turbulence, suggesting that the artist was a careful observer of the world around him
    09/20/2024 - 10:48 am | View Link
  • New computational insights use Marcus theory to unlock the potential of photocatalysis
    Feliu Maseras have explored the application of the Marcus theory, traditionally used to model electron transfer, to estimate the free-energy barriers underlying energy transfer (EnT) processes. These results support the fact that the Marcus theory can be effectively applied in combination with Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations to predict the height of EnT barriers and motivates computational research on EnT,
    09/19/2024 - 3:13 am | View Link
  • More
BING SEARCH:
  • Scientific theory | Definition, Characterization, & Empirical Law
    A scientific theory is a structure suggested by these laws and is devised to explain them in a scientifically rational manner. In attempting to explain objects and events, the scientist employs (1) careful observation or experiments, (2) reports of regularities, and (3) systematic explanatory schemes (theories).
    09/20/2024 - 8:02 am | View Website
  • Scientific Theory Definition and Examples
    Get the scientific theory definition and examples. Understand theory uses and limitations. Learn how a theory differs from a law in science.
    09/20/2024 - 1:57 am | View Website
  • Theory Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
    THEORY meaning: 1 : an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events; 2 : an idea that is suggested or presented as possibly true but that is not known or proven to be true.
    09/19/2024 - 7:09 pm | View Website
  • theory noun
    /ˈθiːəri/, /ˈθɪri/ (plural theories) Idioms. [countable, uncountable] a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists. theory of something the theory of evolution/relativity. scientific/economic theory. The theories were tested on a sample of the population.
    09/19/2024 - 5:36 pm | View Website
  • THEORY | English meaning
    something suggested as a reasonable explanation for facts, a condition, or an event, esp. a systematic or scientific explanation: [ U ] Adele took a course in modern political theory. [ C ] I have a theory (= an opinion) about why everybody in the city is in such a hurry.
    09/19/2024 - 4:46 pm | View Website
  • More
Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Living News