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In linguistics, an allophone is a variation of a phoneme—the smallest unit of sound in a language. Allophones are different sounds that do not change the meaning of a word…

Atle Selberg (1917–2007) was a Norwegian mathematician whose profound contributions to number theory and mathematical analysis earned him a place among the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century. He is…

Aelbert Cuyp (1620–1691) stands out as a significant figure in the Dutch Golden Age of painting. Hailing from Dordrecht, Netherlands, Cuyp is celebrated for his captivating landscapes and serene pastoral…

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769–1852), was a prominent British military leader and statesman whose career spanned over half a century. Renowned for his strategic brilliance and leadership, he…

Antony van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) was a Dutch scientist whose groundbreaking work with microscopes revolutionized our understanding of the microscopic world. Often referred to as the “Father of Microbiology,” Leeuwenhoek’s meticulous…

André Weil (1906–1998) was a French mathematician renowned for his profound contributions to number theory, algebraic geometry, and the development of modern mathematics. Weil was a founding member of the…

Apollo 7, launched on October 11, 1968, was a pivotal mission in NASA’s Apollo Program and marked the first successful crewed flight of the program. This mission was critical in…

Adenylyl cyclase (AC) is a critical enzyme in cellular communication, serving as a molecular switch that helps transmit signals from outside the cell to its interior. This enzyme plays a…

The accusatorial system, also known as the adversarial system, is a foundational concept in legal practice where the resolution of disputes is achieved through a contest between opposing parties. This…

AppleTalk was a groundbreaking networking suite developed by Apple Inc. that revolutionized personal and small office networking in the 1980s and 1990s. It provided a seamless way for Apple computers…