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gem-squad_v2-train-105300
5727f4f84b864d19001640ad
History_of_science
In 1348, the Black Death and other disasters sealed a sudden end to the previous period of massive philosophic and scientific development. Yet, the rediscovery of ancient texts was improved after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, when many Byzantine scholars had to seek refuge in the West. Meanwhile, the introduction of printing was to have great effect on European society. The facilitated dissemination of the printed word democratized learning and allowed a faster propagation of new ideas. New ideas also helped to influence the development of European science at this point: not least the introduction of Algebra. These developments paved the way for the Scientific Revolution, which may also be understood as a resumption of the process of scientific inquiry, halted at the start of the Black Death.
Printed word enabled what?
Printed word enabled what?
[ "Printed word enabled what?" ]
{ "text": [ "a faster propagation of new ideas" ], "answer_start": [ 463 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105301
5727f4f84b864d19001640ae
History_of_science
In 1348, the Black Death and other disasters sealed a sudden end to the previous period of massive philosophic and scientific development. Yet, the rediscovery of ancient texts was improved after the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, when many Byzantine scholars had to seek refuge in the West. Meanwhile, the introduction of printing was to have great effect on European society. The facilitated dissemination of the printed word democratized learning and allowed a faster propagation of new ideas. New ideas also helped to influence the development of European science at this point: not least the introduction of Algebra. These developments paved the way for the Scientific Revolution, which may also be understood as a resumption of the process of scientific inquiry, halted at the start of the Black Death.
What type of mathematics aided in developing European science?
What type of mathematics aided in developing European science?
[ "What type of mathematics aided in developing European science?" ]
{ "text": [ "Algebra" ], "answer_start": [ 614 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105302
5727f5f53acd2414000df0d7
History_of_science
The renewal of learning in Europe, that began with 12th century Scholasticism, came to an end about the time of the Black Death, and the initial period of the subsequent Italian Renaissance is sometimes seen as a lull in scientific activity. The Northern Renaissance, on the other hand, showed a decisive shift in focus from Aristoteleian natural philosophy to chemistry and the biological sciences (botany, anatomy, and medicine). Thus modern science in Europe was resumed in a period of great upheaval: the Protestant Reformation and Catholic Counter-Reformation; the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus; the Fall of Constantinople; but also the re-discovery of Aristotle during the Scholastic period presaged large social and political changes. Thus, a suitable environment was created in which it became possible to question scientific doctrine, in much the same way that Martin Luther and John Calvin questioned religious doctrine. The works of Ptolemy (astronomy) and Galen (medicine) were found not always to match everyday observations. Work by Vesalius on human cadavers found problems with the Galenic view of anatomy.
The focus on learning in the 12th century is referred to as what?
The focus on learning in the 12th century is referred to as what?
[ "The focus on learning in the 12th century is referred to as what?" ]
{ "text": [ "Scholasticism" ], "answer_start": [ 64 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105303
5727f5f53acd2414000df0d8
History_of_science
The renewal of learning in Europe, that began with 12th century Scholasticism, came to an end about the time of the Black Death, and the initial period of the subsequent Italian Renaissance is sometimes seen as a lull in scientific activity. The Northern Renaissance, on the other hand, showed a decisive shift in focus from Aristoteleian natural philosophy to chemistry and the biological sciences (botany, anatomy, and medicine). Thus modern science in Europe was resumed in a period of great upheaval: the Protestant Reformation and Catholic Counter-Reformation; the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus; the Fall of Constantinople; but also the re-discovery of Aristotle during the Scholastic period presaged large social and political changes. Thus, a suitable environment was created in which it became possible to question scientific doctrine, in much the same way that Martin Luther and John Calvin questioned religious doctrine. The works of Ptolemy (astronomy) and Galen (medicine) were found not always to match everyday observations. Work by Vesalius on human cadavers found problems with the Galenic view of anatomy.
What began at the same time Scholasticism ended?
What began at the same time Scholasticism ended?
[ "What began at the same time Scholasticism ended?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Black Death" ], "answer_start": [ 112 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105304
5727f5f53acd2414000df0d9
History_of_science
The renewal of learning in Europe, that began with 12th century Scholasticism, came to an end about the time of the Black Death, and the initial period of the subsequent Italian Renaissance is sometimes seen as a lull in scientific activity. The Northern Renaissance, on the other hand, showed a decisive shift in focus from Aristoteleian natural philosophy to chemistry and the biological sciences (botany, anatomy, and medicine). Thus modern science in Europe was resumed in a period of great upheaval: the Protestant Reformation and Catholic Counter-Reformation; the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus; the Fall of Constantinople; but also the re-discovery of Aristotle during the Scholastic period presaged large social and political changes. Thus, a suitable environment was created in which it became possible to question scientific doctrine, in much the same way that Martin Luther and John Calvin questioned religious doctrine. The works of Ptolemy (astronomy) and Galen (medicine) were found not always to match everyday observations. Work by Vesalius on human cadavers found problems with the Galenic view of anatomy.
Which era came after Scholasticism?
Which era came after Scholasticism?
[ "Which era came after Scholasticism?" ]
{ "text": [ "Italian Renaissance" ], "answer_start": [ 170 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105305
5727f5f53acd2414000df0da
History_of_science
The renewal of learning in Europe, that began with 12th century Scholasticism, came to an end about the time of the Black Death, and the initial period of the subsequent Italian Renaissance is sometimes seen as a lull in scientific activity. The Northern Renaissance, on the other hand, showed a decisive shift in focus from Aristoteleian natural philosophy to chemistry and the biological sciences (botany, anatomy, and medicine). Thus modern science in Europe was resumed in a period of great upheaval: the Protestant Reformation and Catholic Counter-Reformation; the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus; the Fall of Constantinople; but also the re-discovery of Aristotle during the Scholastic period presaged large social and political changes. Thus, a suitable environment was created in which it became possible to question scientific doctrine, in much the same way that Martin Luther and John Calvin questioned religious doctrine. The works of Ptolemy (astronomy) and Galen (medicine) were found not always to match everyday observations. Work by Vesalius on human cadavers found problems with the Galenic view of anatomy.
What was the focus of the Northern Renaissance?
What was the focus of the Northern Renaissance?
[ "What was the focus of the Northern Renaissance?" ]
{ "text": [ "chemistry and the biological sciences" ], "answer_start": [ 361 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105306
5727f5f53acd2414000df0db
History_of_science
The renewal of learning in Europe, that began with 12th century Scholasticism, came to an end about the time of the Black Death, and the initial period of the subsequent Italian Renaissance is sometimes seen as a lull in scientific activity. The Northern Renaissance, on the other hand, showed a decisive shift in focus from Aristoteleian natural philosophy to chemistry and the biological sciences (botany, anatomy, and medicine). Thus modern science in Europe was resumed in a period of great upheaval: the Protestant Reformation and Catholic Counter-Reformation; the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus; the Fall of Constantinople; but also the re-discovery of Aristotle during the Scholastic period presaged large social and political changes. Thus, a suitable environment was created in which it became possible to question scientific doctrine, in much the same way that Martin Luther and John Calvin questioned religious doctrine. The works of Ptolemy (astronomy) and Galen (medicine) were found not always to match everyday observations. Work by Vesalius on human cadavers found problems with the Galenic view of anatomy.
Which scientist was known for working on human cadavers?
Which scientist was known for working on human cadavers?
[ "Which scientist was known for working on human cadavers?" ]
{ "text": [ "Vesalius" ], "answer_start": [ 1067 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105307
5727f6d83acd2414000df0f9
History_of_science
The willingness to question previously held truths and search for new answers resulted in a period of major scientific advancements, now known as the Scientific Revolution. The Scientific Revolution is traditionally held by most historians to have begun in 1543, when the books De humani corporis fabrica (On the Workings of the Human Body) by Andreas Vesalius, and also De Revolutionibus, by the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, were first printed. The thesis of Copernicus' book was that the Earth moved around the Sun. The period culminated with the publication of the Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica in 1687 by Isaac Newton, representative of the unprecedented growth of scientific publications throughout Europe.
What was the Scientific Revolution?
What was the Scientific Revolution?
[ "What was the Scientific Revolution?" ]
{ "text": [ "a period of major scientific advancements" ], "answer_start": [ 90 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105308
5727f6d83acd2414000df0fa
History_of_science
The willingness to question previously held truths and search for new answers resulted in a period of major scientific advancements, now known as the Scientific Revolution. The Scientific Revolution is traditionally held by most historians to have begun in 1543, when the books De humani corporis fabrica (On the Workings of the Human Body) by Andreas Vesalius, and also De Revolutionibus, by the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, were first printed. The thesis of Copernicus' book was that the Earth moved around the Sun. The period culminated with the publication of the Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica in 1687 by Isaac Newton, representative of the unprecedented growth of scientific publications throughout Europe.
What year is considered to be the beginning of the Scientific Revolution?
What year is considered to be the beginning of the Scientific Revolution?
[ "What year is considered to be the beginning of the Scientific Revolution?" ]
{ "text": [ "1543" ], "answer_start": [ 257 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105309
5727f6d83acd2414000df0fb
History_of_science
The willingness to question previously held truths and search for new answers resulted in a period of major scientific advancements, now known as the Scientific Revolution. The Scientific Revolution is traditionally held by most historians to have begun in 1543, when the books De humani corporis fabrica (On the Workings of the Human Body) by Andreas Vesalius, and also De Revolutionibus, by the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, were first printed. The thesis of Copernicus' book was that the Earth moved around the Sun. The period culminated with the publication of the Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica in 1687 by Isaac Newton, representative of the unprecedented growth of scientific publications throughout Europe.
What book by Andreas Vesalius was published in 1543?
What book by Andreas Vesalius was published in 1543?
[ "What book by Andreas Vesalius was published in 1543?" ]
{ "text": [ "De humani corporis fabrica (On the Workings of the Human Body)" ], "answer_start": [ 278 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105310
5727f6d83acd2414000df0fc
History_of_science
The willingness to question previously held truths and search for new answers resulted in a period of major scientific advancements, now known as the Scientific Revolution. The Scientific Revolution is traditionally held by most historians to have begun in 1543, when the books De humani corporis fabrica (On the Workings of the Human Body) by Andreas Vesalius, and also De Revolutionibus, by the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, were first printed. The thesis of Copernicus' book was that the Earth moved around the Sun. The period culminated with the publication of the Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica in 1687 by Isaac Newton, representative of the unprecedented growth of scientific publications throughout Europe.
What was the focus of De Revolutionibus by Nicolaus Copernicus?
What was the focus of De Revolutionibus by Nicolaus Copernicus?
[ "What was the focus of De Revolutionibus by Nicolaus Copernicus?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Earth moved around the Sun" ], "answer_start": [ 489 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105311
5727f6d83acd2414000df0fd
History_of_science
The willingness to question previously held truths and search for new answers resulted in a period of major scientific advancements, now known as the Scientific Revolution. The Scientific Revolution is traditionally held by most historians to have begun in 1543, when the books De humani corporis fabrica (On the Workings of the Human Body) by Andreas Vesalius, and also De Revolutionibus, by the astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, were first printed. The thesis of Copernicus' book was that the Earth moved around the Sun. The period culminated with the publication of the Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica in 1687 by Isaac Newton, representative of the unprecedented growth of scientific publications throughout Europe.
What book was printed by Isaac Newton in 1687?
What book was printed by Isaac Newton in 1687?
[ "What book was printed by Isaac Newton in 1687?" ]
{ "text": [ "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" ], "answer_start": [ 571 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105312
5727f7e32ca10214002d9a6c
History_of_science
The Age of Enlightenment was a European affair. The 17th century "Age of Reason" opened the avenues to the decisive steps towards modern science, which took place during the 18th century "Age of Enlightenment". Directly based on the works of Newton, Descartes, Pascal and Leibniz, the way was now clear to the development of modern mathematics, physics and technology by the generation of Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790), Leonhard Euler (1707–1783), Mikhail Lomonosov (1711–1765) and Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717–1783), epitomized in the appearance of Denis Diderot's Encyclopédie between 1751 and 1772. The impact of this process was not limited to science and technology, but affected philosophy (Immanuel Kant, David Hume), religion (the increasingly significant impact of science upon religion), and society and politics in general (Adam Smith, Voltaire), the French Revolution of 1789 setting a bloody cesura indicating the beginning of political modernity[citation needed]. The early modern period is seen as a flowering of the European Renaissance, in what is often known as the Scientific Revolution, viewed as a foundation of modern science.
The Age of Reason made way for which movement?
The Age of Reason made way for which movement?
[ "The Age of Reason made way for which movement?" ]
{ "text": [ "Age of Enlightenment" ], "answer_start": [ 188 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105313
5727f7e32ca10214002d9a6d
History_of_science
The Age of Enlightenment was a European affair. The 17th century "Age of Reason" opened the avenues to the decisive steps towards modern science, which took place during the 18th century "Age of Enlightenment". Directly based on the works of Newton, Descartes, Pascal and Leibniz, the way was now clear to the development of modern mathematics, physics and technology by the generation of Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790), Leonhard Euler (1707–1783), Mikhail Lomonosov (1711–1765) and Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717–1783), epitomized in the appearance of Denis Diderot's Encyclopédie between 1751 and 1772. The impact of this process was not limited to science and technology, but affected philosophy (Immanuel Kant, David Hume), religion (the increasingly significant impact of science upon religion), and society and politics in general (Adam Smith, Voltaire), the French Revolution of 1789 setting a bloody cesura indicating the beginning of political modernity[citation needed]. The early modern period is seen as a flowering of the European Renaissance, in what is often known as the Scientific Revolution, viewed as a foundation of modern science.
What event is considered to be the start of political modernity?
What event is considered to be the start of political modernity?
[ "What event is considered to be the start of political modernity?" ]
{ "text": [ "the French Revolution of 1789" ], "answer_start": [ 859 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105314
5727f7e32ca10214002d9a6e
History_of_science
The Age of Enlightenment was a European affair. The 17th century "Age of Reason" opened the avenues to the decisive steps towards modern science, which took place during the 18th century "Age of Enlightenment". Directly based on the works of Newton, Descartes, Pascal and Leibniz, the way was now clear to the development of modern mathematics, physics and technology by the generation of Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790), Leonhard Euler (1707–1783), Mikhail Lomonosov (1711–1765) and Jean le Rond d'Alembert (1717–1783), epitomized in the appearance of Denis Diderot's Encyclopédie between 1751 and 1772. The impact of this process was not limited to science and technology, but affected philosophy (Immanuel Kant, David Hume), religion (the increasingly significant impact of science upon religion), and society and politics in general (Adam Smith, Voltaire), the French Revolution of 1789 setting a bloody cesura indicating the beginning of political modernity[citation needed]. The early modern period is seen as a flowering of the European Renaissance, in what is often known as the Scientific Revolution, viewed as a foundation of modern science.
What book did Denis Diderot write?
What book did Denis Diderot write?
[ "What book did Denis Diderot write?" ]
{ "text": [ "Encyclopédie" ], "answer_start": [ 567 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105315
5727f8783acd2414000df115
History_of_science
The Romantic Movement of the early 19th century reshaped science by opening up new pursuits unexpected in the classical approaches of the Enlightenment. Major breakthroughs came in biology, especially in Darwin's theory of evolution, as well as physics (electromagnetism), mathematics (non-Euclidean geometry, group theory) and chemistry (organic chemistry). The decline of Romanticism occurred because a new movement, Positivism, began to take hold of the ideals of the intellectuals after 1840 and lasted until about 1880.
Which movement took place during the 19th century?
Which movement took place during the 19th century?
[ "Which movement took place during the 19th century?" ]
{ "text": [ "The Romantic Movement" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105316
5727f8783acd2414000df116
History_of_science
The Romantic Movement of the early 19th century reshaped science by opening up new pursuits unexpected in the classical approaches of the Enlightenment. Major breakthroughs came in biology, especially in Darwin's theory of evolution, as well as physics (electromagnetism), mathematics (non-Euclidean geometry, group theory) and chemistry (organic chemistry). The decline of Romanticism occurred because a new movement, Positivism, began to take hold of the ideals of the intellectuals after 1840 and lasted until about 1880.
What theory did Darwin introduce?
What theory did Darwin introduce?
[ "What theory did Darwin introduce?" ]
{ "text": [ "theory of evolution" ], "answer_start": [ 213 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105317
5727f8783acd2414000df117
History_of_science
The Romantic Movement of the early 19th century reshaped science by opening up new pursuits unexpected in the classical approaches of the Enlightenment. Major breakthroughs came in biology, especially in Darwin's theory of evolution, as well as physics (electromagnetism), mathematics (non-Euclidean geometry, group theory) and chemistry (organic chemistry). The decline of Romanticism occurred because a new movement, Positivism, began to take hold of the ideals of the intellectuals after 1840 and lasted until about 1880.
Which physics subject was affected by The Romantic Movement?
Which physics subject was affected by The Romantic Movement?
[ "Which physics subject was affected by The Romantic Movement?" ]
{ "text": [ "electromagnetism" ], "answer_start": [ 254 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105318
5727f8783acd2414000df118
History_of_science
The Romantic Movement of the early 19th century reshaped science by opening up new pursuits unexpected in the classical approaches of the Enlightenment. Major breakthroughs came in biology, especially in Darwin's theory of evolution, as well as physics (electromagnetism), mathematics (non-Euclidean geometry, group theory) and chemistry (organic chemistry). The decline of Romanticism occurred because a new movement, Positivism, began to take hold of the ideals of the intellectuals after 1840 and lasted until about 1880.
What caused Romanticism to end?
What caused Romanticism to end?
[ "What caused Romanticism to end?" ]
{ "text": [ "Positivism" ], "answer_start": [ 419 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105319
5727f8783acd2414000df119
History_of_science
The Romantic Movement of the early 19th century reshaped science by opening up new pursuits unexpected in the classical approaches of the Enlightenment. Major breakthroughs came in biology, especially in Darwin's theory of evolution, as well as physics (electromagnetism), mathematics (non-Euclidean geometry, group theory) and chemistry (organic chemistry). The decline of Romanticism occurred because a new movement, Positivism, began to take hold of the ideals of the intellectuals after 1840 and lasted until about 1880.
What year did Positivism end?
What year did Positivism end?
[ "What year did Positivism end?" ]
{ "text": [ "1880" ], "answer_start": [ 519 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105320
5727f92b4b864d19001640f8
History_of_science
The scientific revolution is a convenient boundary between ancient thought and classical physics. Nicolaus Copernicus revived the heliocentric model of the solar system described by Aristarchus of Samos. This was followed by the first known model of planetary motion given by Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century, which proposed that the planets follow elliptical orbits, with the Sun at one focus of the ellipse. Galileo ("Father of Modern Physics") also made use of experiments to validate physical theories, a key element of the scientific method.
Which movement is considered to be a dividing line between ancient thought and classical physics?
Which movement is considered to be a dividing line between ancient thought and classical physics?
[ "Which movement is considered to be a dividing line between ancient thought and classical physics?" ]
{ "text": [ "The scientific revolution" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105321
5727f92b4b864d19001640f9
History_of_science
The scientific revolution is a convenient boundary between ancient thought and classical physics. Nicolaus Copernicus revived the heliocentric model of the solar system described by Aristarchus of Samos. This was followed by the first known model of planetary motion given by Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century, which proposed that the planets follow elliptical orbits, with the Sun at one focus of the ellipse. Galileo ("Father of Modern Physics") also made use of experiments to validate physical theories, a key element of the scientific method.
Who made the heliocentric model popular?
Who made the heliocentric model popular?
[ "Who made the heliocentric model popular?" ]
{ "text": [ "Nicolaus Copernicus" ], "answer_start": [ 98 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105322
5727f92b4b864d19001640fa
History_of_science
The scientific revolution is a convenient boundary between ancient thought and classical physics. Nicolaus Copernicus revived the heliocentric model of the solar system described by Aristarchus of Samos. This was followed by the first known model of planetary motion given by Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century, which proposed that the planets follow elliptical orbits, with the Sun at one focus of the ellipse. Galileo ("Father of Modern Physics") also made use of experiments to validate physical theories, a key element of the scientific method.
Johannes Kepler created a model of what?
Johannes Kepler created a model of what?
[ "Johannes Kepler created a model of what?" ]
{ "text": [ "planetary motion" ], "answer_start": [ 250 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105323
5727f92b4b864d19001640fb
History_of_science
The scientific revolution is a convenient boundary between ancient thought and classical physics. Nicolaus Copernicus revived the heliocentric model of the solar system described by Aristarchus of Samos. This was followed by the first known model of planetary motion given by Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century, which proposed that the planets follow elliptical orbits, with the Sun at one focus of the ellipse. Galileo ("Father of Modern Physics") also made use of experiments to validate physical theories, a key element of the scientific method.
What did Johannes Kepler's model suggest about the planets?
What did Johannes Kepler's model suggest about the planets?
[ "What did Johannes Kepler's model suggest about the planets?" ]
{ "text": [ "the planets follow elliptical orbits" ], "answer_start": [ 339 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105324
5727f92b4b864d19001640fc
History_of_science
The scientific revolution is a convenient boundary between ancient thought and classical physics. Nicolaus Copernicus revived the heliocentric model of the solar system described by Aristarchus of Samos. This was followed by the first known model of planetary motion given by Johannes Kepler in the early 17th century, which proposed that the planets follow elliptical orbits, with the Sun at one focus of the ellipse. Galileo ("Father of Modern Physics") also made use of experiments to validate physical theories, a key element of the scientific method.
What was Galileo's nickname?
What was Galileo's nickname?
[ "What was Galileo's nickname?" ]
{ "text": [ "Father of Modern Physics" ], "answer_start": [ 429 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105325
5727f9a33acd2414000df12f
History_of_science
In 1687, Isaac Newton published the Principia Mathematica, detailing two comprehensive and successful physical theories: Newton's laws of motion, which led to classical mechanics; and Newton's Law of Gravitation, which describes the fundamental force of gravity. The behavior of electricity and magnetism was studied by Faraday, Ohm, and others during the early 19th century. These studies led to the unification of the two phenomena into a single theory of electromagnetism, by James Clerk Maxwell (known as Maxwell's equations).
What work was printed by Isaac Newton in 1687?
What work was printed by Isaac Newton in 1687?
[ "What work was printed by Isaac Newton in 1687?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Principia Mathematica" ], "answer_start": [ 32 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105326
5727f9a33acd2414000df130
History_of_science
In 1687, Isaac Newton published the Principia Mathematica, detailing two comprehensive and successful physical theories: Newton's laws of motion, which led to classical mechanics; and Newton's Law of Gravitation, which describes the fundamental force of gravity. The behavior of electricity and magnetism was studied by Faraday, Ohm, and others during the early 19th century. These studies led to the unification of the two phenomena into a single theory of electromagnetism, by James Clerk Maxwell (known as Maxwell's equations).
How many theories were included within the Principia Mathematica?
How many theories were included within the Principia Mathematica?
[ "How many theories were included within the Principia Mathematica?" ]
{ "text": [ "two" ], "answer_start": [ 69 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105327
5727f9a33acd2414000df131
History_of_science
In 1687, Isaac Newton published the Principia Mathematica, detailing two comprehensive and successful physical theories: Newton's laws of motion, which led to classical mechanics; and Newton's Law of Gravitation, which describes the fundamental force of gravity. The behavior of electricity and magnetism was studied by Faraday, Ohm, and others during the early 19th century. These studies led to the unification of the two phenomena into a single theory of electromagnetism, by James Clerk Maxwell (known as Maxwell's equations).
What concept did the Law of Gravitation deal with?
What concept did the Law of Gravitation deal with?
[ "What concept did the Law of Gravitation deal with?" ]
{ "text": [ "the fundamental force of gravity" ], "answer_start": [ 229 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105328
5727f9a33acd2414000df132
History_of_science
In 1687, Isaac Newton published the Principia Mathematica, detailing two comprehensive and successful physical theories: Newton's laws of motion, which led to classical mechanics; and Newton's Law of Gravitation, which describes the fundamental force of gravity. The behavior of electricity and magnetism was studied by Faraday, Ohm, and others during the early 19th century. These studies led to the unification of the two phenomena into a single theory of electromagnetism, by James Clerk Maxwell (known as Maxwell's equations).
What are Maxwell's equations about?
What are Maxwell's equations about?
[ "What are Maxwell's equations about?" ]
{ "text": [ "electromagnetism" ], "answer_start": [ 458 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105329
5727faabff5b5019007d99c6
History_of_science
The beginning of the 20th century brought the start of a revolution in physics. The long-held theories of Newton were shown not to be correct in all circumstances. Beginning in 1900, Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr and others developed quantum theories to explain various anomalous experimental results, by introducing discrete energy levels. Not only did quantum mechanics show that the laws of motion did not hold on small scales, but even more disturbingly, the theory of general relativity, proposed by Einstein in 1915, showed that the fixed background of spacetime, on which both Newtonian mechanics and special relativity depended, could not exist. In 1925, Werner Heisenberg and Erwin Schrödinger formulated quantum mechanics, which explained the preceding quantum theories. The observation by Edwin Hubble in 1929 that the speed at which galaxies recede positively correlates with their distance, led to the understanding that the universe is expanding, and the formulation of the Big Bang theory by Georges Lemaître.
What science subject explains anomalous results?
What science subject explains anomalous results?
[ "What science subject explains anomalous results?" ]
{ "text": [ "quantum theories" ], "answer_start": [ 244 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105330
5727faabff5b5019007d99c7
History_of_science
The beginning of the 20th century brought the start of a revolution in physics. The long-held theories of Newton were shown not to be correct in all circumstances. Beginning in 1900, Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr and others developed quantum theories to explain various anomalous experimental results, by introducing discrete energy levels. Not only did quantum mechanics show that the laws of motion did not hold on small scales, but even more disturbingly, the theory of general relativity, proposed by Einstein in 1915, showed that the fixed background of spacetime, on which both Newtonian mechanics and special relativity depended, could not exist. In 1925, Werner Heisenberg and Erwin Schrödinger formulated quantum mechanics, which explained the preceding quantum theories. The observation by Edwin Hubble in 1929 that the speed at which galaxies recede positively correlates with their distance, led to the understanding that the universe is expanding, and the formulation of the Big Bang theory by Georges Lemaître.
What year did Einstein discover the theory of general relativity?
What year did Einstein discover the theory of general relativity?
[ "What year did Einstein discover the theory of general relativity?" ]
{ "text": [ "1915" ], "answer_start": [ 527 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105331
5727faabff5b5019007d99c8
History_of_science
The beginning of the 20th century brought the start of a revolution in physics. The long-held theories of Newton were shown not to be correct in all circumstances. Beginning in 1900, Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr and others developed quantum theories to explain various anomalous experimental results, by introducing discrete energy levels. Not only did quantum mechanics show that the laws of motion did not hold on small scales, but even more disturbingly, the theory of general relativity, proposed by Einstein in 1915, showed that the fixed background of spacetime, on which both Newtonian mechanics and special relativity depended, could not exist. In 1925, Werner Heisenberg and Erwin Schrödinger formulated quantum mechanics, which explained the preceding quantum theories. The observation by Edwin Hubble in 1929 that the speed at which galaxies recede positively correlates with their distance, led to the understanding that the universe is expanding, and the formulation of the Big Bang theory by Georges Lemaître.
Quantum theories became which subject in 1925?
Quantum theories became which subject in 1925?
[ "Quantum theories became which subject in 1925?" ]
{ "text": [ "quantum mechanics" ], "answer_start": [ 724 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105332
5727faabff5b5019007d99c9
History_of_science
The beginning of the 20th century brought the start of a revolution in physics. The long-held theories of Newton were shown not to be correct in all circumstances. Beginning in 1900, Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr and others developed quantum theories to explain various anomalous experimental results, by introducing discrete energy levels. Not only did quantum mechanics show that the laws of motion did not hold on small scales, but even more disturbingly, the theory of general relativity, proposed by Einstein in 1915, showed that the fixed background of spacetime, on which both Newtonian mechanics and special relativity depended, could not exist. In 1925, Werner Heisenberg and Erwin Schrödinger formulated quantum mechanics, which explained the preceding quantum theories. The observation by Edwin Hubble in 1929 that the speed at which galaxies recede positively correlates with their distance, led to the understanding that the universe is expanding, and the formulation of the Big Bang theory by Georges Lemaître.
Which scientist noticed the relationship between the speed and distance of galaxies?
Which scientist noticed the relationship between the speed and distance of galaxies?
[ "Which scientist noticed the relationship between the speed and distance of galaxies?" ]
{ "text": [ "Edwin Hubble" ], "answer_start": [ 810 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105333
5727faabff5b5019007d99ca
History_of_science
The beginning of the 20th century brought the start of a revolution in physics. The long-held theories of Newton were shown not to be correct in all circumstances. Beginning in 1900, Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr and others developed quantum theories to explain various anomalous experimental results, by introducing discrete energy levels. Not only did quantum mechanics show that the laws of motion did not hold on small scales, but even more disturbingly, the theory of general relativity, proposed by Einstein in 1915, showed that the fixed background of spacetime, on which both Newtonian mechanics and special relativity depended, could not exist. In 1925, Werner Heisenberg and Erwin Schrödinger formulated quantum mechanics, which explained the preceding quantum theories. The observation by Edwin Hubble in 1929 that the speed at which galaxies recede positively correlates with their distance, led to the understanding that the universe is expanding, and the formulation of the Big Bang theory by Georges Lemaître.
Edwin Hubble's discovery about galaxies allowed for which theory by Georges Lemaitre?
Edwin Hubble's discovery about galaxies allowed for which theory by Georges Lemaitre?
[ "Edwin Hubble's discovery about galaxies allowed for which theory by Georges Lemaitre?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Big Bang theory" ], "answer_start": [ 994 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105334
5727fb6b4b864d190016413e
History_of_science
In 1938 Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann discovered nuclear fission with radiochemical methods, and in 1939 Lise Meitner and Otto Robert Frisch wrote the first theoretical interpretation of the fission process, which was later improved by Niels Bohr and John A. Wheeler. Further developments took place during World War II, which led to the practical application of radar and the development and use of the atomic bomb. Though the process had begun with the invention of the cyclotron by Ernest O. Lawrence in the 1930s, physics in the postwar period entered into a phase of what historians have called "Big Science", requiring massive machines, budgets, and laboratories in order to test their theories and move into new frontiers. The primary patron of physics became state governments, who recognized that the support of "basic" research could often lead to technologies useful to both military and industrial applications. Currently, general relativity and quantum mechanics are inconsistent with each other, and efforts are underway to unify the two.
Who discovered nuclear fission?
Who discovered nuclear fission?
[ "Who discovered nuclear fission?" ]
{ "text": [ "Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann" ], "answer_start": [ 8 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105335
5727fb6b4b864d190016413f
History_of_science
In 1938 Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann discovered nuclear fission with radiochemical methods, and in 1939 Lise Meitner and Otto Robert Frisch wrote the first theoretical interpretation of the fission process, which was later improved by Niels Bohr and John A. Wheeler. Further developments took place during World War II, which led to the practical application of radar and the development and use of the atomic bomb. Though the process had begun with the invention of the cyclotron by Ernest O. Lawrence in the 1930s, physics in the postwar period entered into a phase of what historians have called "Big Science", requiring massive machines, budgets, and laboratories in order to test their theories and move into new frontiers. The primary patron of physics became state governments, who recognized that the support of "basic" research could often lead to technologies useful to both military and industrial applications. Currently, general relativity and quantum mechanics are inconsistent with each other, and efforts are underway to unify the two.
Who edited the first paper about nuclear fission?
Who edited the first paper about nuclear fission?
[ "Who edited the first paper about nuclear fission?" ]
{ "text": [ "Niels Bohr and John A. Wheeler" ], "answer_start": [ 237 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105336
5727fb6b4b864d1900164140
History_of_science
In 1938 Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann discovered nuclear fission with radiochemical methods, and in 1939 Lise Meitner and Otto Robert Frisch wrote the first theoretical interpretation of the fission process, which was later improved by Niels Bohr and John A. Wheeler. Further developments took place during World War II, which led to the practical application of radar and the development and use of the atomic bomb. Though the process had begun with the invention of the cyclotron by Ernest O. Lawrence in the 1930s, physics in the postwar period entered into a phase of what historians have called "Big Science", requiring massive machines, budgets, and laboratories in order to test their theories and move into new frontiers. The primary patron of physics became state governments, who recognized that the support of "basic" research could often lead to technologies useful to both military and industrial applications. Currently, general relativity and quantum mechanics are inconsistent with each other, and efforts are underway to unify the two.
What event was going on during the creation of the atomic bomb?
What event was going on during the creation of the atomic bomb?
[ "What event was going on during the creation of the atomic bomb?" ]
{ "text": [ "World War II" ], "answer_start": [ 308 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105337
5727fb6b4b864d1900164141
History_of_science
In 1938 Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann discovered nuclear fission with radiochemical methods, and in 1939 Lise Meitner and Otto Robert Frisch wrote the first theoretical interpretation of the fission process, which was later improved by Niels Bohr and John A. Wheeler. Further developments took place during World War II, which led to the practical application of radar and the development and use of the atomic bomb. Though the process had begun with the invention of the cyclotron by Ernest O. Lawrence in the 1930s, physics in the postwar period entered into a phase of what historians have called "Big Science", requiring massive machines, budgets, and laboratories in order to test their theories and move into new frontiers. The primary patron of physics became state governments, who recognized that the support of "basic" research could often lead to technologies useful to both military and industrial applications. Currently, general relativity and quantum mechanics are inconsistent with each other, and efforts are underway to unify the two.
The atomic bomb was a part of which movement?
The atomic bomb was a part of which movement?
[ "The atomic bomb was a part of which movement?" ]
{ "text": [ "Big Science" ], "answer_start": [ 602 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105338
5727fb6b4b864d1900164142
History_of_science
In 1938 Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann discovered nuclear fission with radiochemical methods, and in 1939 Lise Meitner and Otto Robert Frisch wrote the first theoretical interpretation of the fission process, which was later improved by Niels Bohr and John A. Wheeler. Further developments took place during World War II, which led to the practical application of radar and the development and use of the atomic bomb. Though the process had begun with the invention of the cyclotron by Ernest O. Lawrence in the 1930s, physics in the postwar period entered into a phase of what historians have called "Big Science", requiring massive machines, budgets, and laboratories in order to test their theories and move into new frontiers. The primary patron of physics became state governments, who recognized that the support of "basic" research could often lead to technologies useful to both military and industrial applications. Currently, general relativity and quantum mechanics are inconsistent with each other, and efforts are underway to unify the two.
What is the problem with general relativity and quantum mechanics?
What is the problem with general relativity and quantum mechanics?
[ "What is the problem with general relativity and quantum mechanics?" ]
{ "text": [ "inconsistent with each other" ], "answer_start": [ 981 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105339
572803c92ca10214002d9b84
History_of_science
Modern chemistry emerged from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries through the material practices and theories promoted by alchemy, medicine, manufacturing and mining. A decisive moment came when 'chymistry' was distinguished from alchemy by Robert Boyle in his work The Sceptical Chymist, in 1661; although the alchemical tradition continued for some time after his work. Other important steps included the gravimetric experimental practices of medical chemists like William Cullen, Joseph Black, Torbern Bergman and Pierre Macquer and through the work of Antoine Lavoisier (Father of Modern Chemistry) on oxygen and the law of conservation of mass, which refuted phlogiston theory. The theory that all matter is made of atoms, which are the smallest constituents of matter that cannot be broken down without losing the basic chemical and physical properties of that matter, was provided by John Dalton in 1803, although the question took a hundred years to settle as proven. Dalton also formulated the law of mass relationships. In 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev composed his periodic table of elements on the basis of Dalton's discoveries.
When did modern chemistry come into existence?
When did modern chemistry come into existence?
[ "When did modern chemistry come into existence?" ]
{ "text": [ "the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries" ], "answer_start": [ 30 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105340
572803c92ca10214002d9b85
History_of_science
Modern chemistry emerged from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries through the material practices and theories promoted by alchemy, medicine, manufacturing and mining. A decisive moment came when 'chymistry' was distinguished from alchemy by Robert Boyle in his work The Sceptical Chymist, in 1661; although the alchemical tradition continued for some time after his work. Other important steps included the gravimetric experimental practices of medical chemists like William Cullen, Joseph Black, Torbern Bergman and Pierre Macquer and through the work of Antoine Lavoisier (Father of Modern Chemistry) on oxygen and the law of conservation of mass, which refuted phlogiston theory. The theory that all matter is made of atoms, which are the smallest constituents of matter that cannot be broken down without losing the basic chemical and physical properties of that matter, was provided by John Dalton in 1803, although the question took a hundred years to settle as proven. Dalton also formulated the law of mass relationships. In 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev composed his periodic table of elements on the basis of Dalton's discoveries.
Who decided that chemistry and alchemy were different?
Who decided that chemistry and alchemy were different?
[ "Who decided that chemistry and alchemy were different?" ]
{ "text": [ "Robert Boyle" ], "answer_start": [ 252 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105341
572803c92ca10214002d9b86
History_of_science
Modern chemistry emerged from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries through the material practices and theories promoted by alchemy, medicine, manufacturing and mining. A decisive moment came when 'chymistry' was distinguished from alchemy by Robert Boyle in his work The Sceptical Chymist, in 1661; although the alchemical tradition continued for some time after his work. Other important steps included the gravimetric experimental practices of medical chemists like William Cullen, Joseph Black, Torbern Bergman and Pierre Macquer and through the work of Antoine Lavoisier (Father of Modern Chemistry) on oxygen and the law of conservation of mass, which refuted phlogiston theory. The theory that all matter is made of atoms, which are the smallest constituents of matter that cannot be broken down without losing the basic chemical and physical properties of that matter, was provided by John Dalton in 1803, although the question took a hundred years to settle as proven. Dalton also formulated the law of mass relationships. In 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev composed his periodic table of elements on the basis of Dalton's discoveries.
What book was written by Robert Boyle in 1661?
What book was written by Robert Boyle in 1661?
[ "What book was written by Robert Boyle in 1661?" ]
{ "text": [ "The Sceptical Chymist" ], "answer_start": [ 277 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105342
572803c92ca10214002d9b87
History_of_science
Modern chemistry emerged from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries through the material practices and theories promoted by alchemy, medicine, manufacturing and mining. A decisive moment came when 'chymistry' was distinguished from alchemy by Robert Boyle in his work The Sceptical Chymist, in 1661; although the alchemical tradition continued for some time after his work. Other important steps included the gravimetric experimental practices of medical chemists like William Cullen, Joseph Black, Torbern Bergman and Pierre Macquer and through the work of Antoine Lavoisier (Father of Modern Chemistry) on oxygen and the law of conservation of mass, which refuted phlogiston theory. The theory that all matter is made of atoms, which are the smallest constituents of matter that cannot be broken down without losing the basic chemical and physical properties of that matter, was provided by John Dalton in 1803, although the question took a hundred years to settle as proven. Dalton also formulated the law of mass relationships. In 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev composed his periodic table of elements on the basis of Dalton's discoveries.
What was Antoine Lavoisier's nickname?
What was Antoine Lavoisier's nickname?
[ "What was Antoine Lavoisier's nickname?" ]
{ "text": [ "Father of Modern Chemistry" ], "answer_start": [ 586 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105343
572803c92ca10214002d9b88
History_of_science
Modern chemistry emerged from the sixteenth through the eighteenth centuries through the material practices and theories promoted by alchemy, medicine, manufacturing and mining. A decisive moment came when 'chymistry' was distinguished from alchemy by Robert Boyle in his work The Sceptical Chymist, in 1661; although the alchemical tradition continued for some time after his work. Other important steps included the gravimetric experimental practices of medical chemists like William Cullen, Joseph Black, Torbern Bergman and Pierre Macquer and through the work of Antoine Lavoisier (Father of Modern Chemistry) on oxygen and the law of conservation of mass, which refuted phlogiston theory. The theory that all matter is made of atoms, which are the smallest constituents of matter that cannot be broken down without losing the basic chemical and physical properties of that matter, was provided by John Dalton in 1803, although the question took a hundred years to settle as proven. Dalton also formulated the law of mass relationships. In 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev composed his periodic table of elements on the basis of Dalton's discoveries.
Which theory did the law of conservation of mass disagree with?
Which theory did the law of conservation of mass disagree with?
[ "Which theory did the law of conservation of mass disagree with?" ]
{ "text": [ "phlogiston theory" ], "answer_start": [ 675 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105344
57282636ff5b5019007d9e0a
History_of_science
The synthesis of urea by Friedrich Wöhler opened a new research field, organic chemistry, and by the end of the 19th century, scientists were able to synthesize hundreds of organic compounds. The later part of the 19th century saw the exploitation of the Earth's petrochemicals, after the exhaustion of the oil supply from whaling. By the 20th century, systematic production of refined materials provided a ready supply of products which provided not only energy, but also synthetic materials for clothing, medicine, and everyday disposable resources. Application of the techniques of organic chemistry to living organisms resulted in physiological chemistry, the precursor to biochemistry. The 20th century also saw the integration of physics and chemistry, with chemical properties explained as the result of the electronic structure of the atom. Linus Pauling's book on The Nature of the Chemical Bond used the principles of quantum mechanics to deduce bond angles in ever-more complicated molecules. Pauling's work culminated in the physical modelling of DNA, the secret of life (in the words of Francis Crick, 1953). In the same year, the Miller–Urey experiment demonstrated in a simulation of primordial processes, that basic constituents of proteins, simple amino acids, could themselves be built up from simpler molecules.
What scientific act is Friedrich Wohler known for?
What scientific act is Friedrich Wohler known for?
[ "What scientific act is Friedrich Wohler known for?" ]
{ "text": [ "The synthesis of urea" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105345
57282636ff5b5019007d9e0b
History_of_science
The synthesis of urea by Friedrich Wöhler opened a new research field, organic chemistry, and by the end of the 19th century, scientists were able to synthesize hundreds of organic compounds. The later part of the 19th century saw the exploitation of the Earth's petrochemicals, after the exhaustion of the oil supply from whaling. By the 20th century, systematic production of refined materials provided a ready supply of products which provided not only energy, but also synthetic materials for clothing, medicine, and everyday disposable resources. Application of the techniques of organic chemistry to living organisms resulted in physiological chemistry, the precursor to biochemistry. The 20th century also saw the integration of physics and chemistry, with chemical properties explained as the result of the electronic structure of the atom. Linus Pauling's book on The Nature of the Chemical Bond used the principles of quantum mechanics to deduce bond angles in ever-more complicated molecules. Pauling's work culminated in the physical modelling of DNA, the secret of life (in the words of Francis Crick, 1953). In the same year, the Miller–Urey experiment demonstrated in a simulation of primordial processes, that basic constituents of proteins, simple amino acids, could themselves be built up from simpler molecules.
What scientific field did Wohler discover?
What scientific field did Wohler discover?
[ "What scientific field did Wohler discover?" ]
{ "text": [ "organic chemistry" ], "answer_start": [ 71 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105346
57282636ff5b5019007d9e0c
History_of_science
The synthesis of urea by Friedrich Wöhler opened a new research field, organic chemistry, and by the end of the 19th century, scientists were able to synthesize hundreds of organic compounds. The later part of the 19th century saw the exploitation of the Earth's petrochemicals, after the exhaustion of the oil supply from whaling. By the 20th century, systematic production of refined materials provided a ready supply of products which provided not only energy, but also synthetic materials for clothing, medicine, and everyday disposable resources. Application of the techniques of organic chemistry to living organisms resulted in physiological chemistry, the precursor to biochemistry. The 20th century also saw the integration of physics and chemistry, with chemical properties explained as the result of the electronic structure of the atom. Linus Pauling's book on The Nature of the Chemical Bond used the principles of quantum mechanics to deduce bond angles in ever-more complicated molecules. Pauling's work culminated in the physical modelling of DNA, the secret of life (in the words of Francis Crick, 1953). In the same year, the Miller–Urey experiment demonstrated in a simulation of primordial processes, that basic constituents of proteins, simple amino acids, could themselves be built up from simpler molecules.
Late 19th century is marked by what event?
Late 19th century is marked by what event?
[ "Late 19th century is marked by what event?" ]
{ "text": [ "the exploitation of the Earth's petrochemicals" ], "answer_start": [ 231 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105347
57282636ff5b5019007d9e0d
History_of_science
The synthesis of urea by Friedrich Wöhler opened a new research field, organic chemistry, and by the end of the 19th century, scientists were able to synthesize hundreds of organic compounds. The later part of the 19th century saw the exploitation of the Earth's petrochemicals, after the exhaustion of the oil supply from whaling. By the 20th century, systematic production of refined materials provided a ready supply of products which provided not only energy, but also synthetic materials for clothing, medicine, and everyday disposable resources. Application of the techniques of organic chemistry to living organisms resulted in physiological chemistry, the precursor to biochemistry. The 20th century also saw the integration of physics and chemistry, with chemical properties explained as the result of the electronic structure of the atom. Linus Pauling's book on The Nature of the Chemical Bond used the principles of quantum mechanics to deduce bond angles in ever-more complicated molecules. Pauling's work culminated in the physical modelling of DNA, the secret of life (in the words of Francis Crick, 1953). In the same year, the Miller–Urey experiment demonstrated in a simulation of primordial processes, that basic constituents of proteins, simple amino acids, could themselves be built up from simpler molecules.
Mixing organic chemistry with living organisms created what early form of biochemistry?
Mixing organic chemistry with living organisms created what early form of biochemistry?
[ "Mixing organic chemistry with living organisms created what early form of biochemistry?" ]
{ "text": [ "physiological chemistry" ], "answer_start": [ 635 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105348
57282636ff5b5019007d9e0e
History_of_science
The synthesis of urea by Friedrich Wöhler opened a new research field, organic chemistry, and by the end of the 19th century, scientists were able to synthesize hundreds of organic compounds. The later part of the 19th century saw the exploitation of the Earth's petrochemicals, after the exhaustion of the oil supply from whaling. By the 20th century, systematic production of refined materials provided a ready supply of products which provided not only energy, but also synthetic materials for clothing, medicine, and everyday disposable resources. Application of the techniques of organic chemistry to living organisms resulted in physiological chemistry, the precursor to biochemistry. The 20th century also saw the integration of physics and chemistry, with chemical properties explained as the result of the electronic structure of the atom. Linus Pauling's book on The Nature of the Chemical Bond used the principles of quantum mechanics to deduce bond angles in ever-more complicated molecules. Pauling's work culminated in the physical modelling of DNA, the secret of life (in the words of Francis Crick, 1953). In the same year, the Miller–Urey experiment demonstrated in a simulation of primordial processes, that basic constituents of proteins, simple amino acids, could themselves be built up from simpler molecules.
Who wrote The Nature of the Chemical Bond?
Who wrote The Nature of the Chemical Bond?
[ "Who wrote The Nature of the Chemical Bond?" ]
{ "text": [ "Linus Pauling" ], "answer_start": [ 849 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105349
572826eeff5b5019007d9e1e
History_of_science
Geology existed as a cloud of isolated, disconnected ideas about rocks, minerals, and landforms long before it became a coherent science. Theophrastus' work on rocks, Peri lithōn, remained authoritative for millennia: its interpretation of fossils was not overturned until after the Scientific Revolution. Chinese polymath Shen Kua (1031–1095) first formulated hypotheses for the process of land formation. Based on his observation of fossils in a geological stratum in a mountain hundreds of miles from the ocean, he deduced that the land was formed by erosion of the mountains and by deposition of silt.
What was the work of Theophrastus on rocks called?
What was the work of Theophrastus on rocks called?
[ "What was the work of Theophrastus on rocks called?" ]
{ "text": [ "Peri lithōn" ], "answer_start": [ 167 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105350
572826eeff5b5019007d9e1f
History_of_science
Geology existed as a cloud of isolated, disconnected ideas about rocks, minerals, and landforms long before it became a coherent science. Theophrastus' work on rocks, Peri lithōn, remained authoritative for millennia: its interpretation of fossils was not overturned until after the Scientific Revolution. Chinese polymath Shen Kua (1031–1095) first formulated hypotheses for the process of land formation. Based on his observation of fossils in a geological stratum in a mountain hundreds of miles from the ocean, he deduced that the land was formed by erosion of the mountains and by deposition of silt.
When were Theophrastus' ideas about fossils proven false?
When were Theophrastus' ideas about fossils proven false?
[ "When were Theophrastus' ideas about fossils proven false?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Scientific Revolution" ], "answer_start": [ 279 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105351
572826eeff5b5019007d9e20
History_of_science
Geology existed as a cloud of isolated, disconnected ideas about rocks, minerals, and landforms long before it became a coherent science. Theophrastus' work on rocks, Peri lithōn, remained authoritative for millennia: its interpretation of fossils was not overturned until after the Scientific Revolution. Chinese polymath Shen Kua (1031–1095) first formulated hypotheses for the process of land formation. Based on his observation of fossils in a geological stratum in a mountain hundreds of miles from the ocean, he deduced that the land was formed by erosion of the mountains and by deposition of silt.
When did Shen Kua live?
When did Shen Kua live?
[ "When did Shen Kua live?" ]
{ "text": [ "1031–1095" ], "answer_start": [ 333 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105352
572826eeff5b5019007d9e21
History_of_science
Geology existed as a cloud of isolated, disconnected ideas about rocks, minerals, and landforms long before it became a coherent science. Theophrastus' work on rocks, Peri lithōn, remained authoritative for millennia: its interpretation of fossils was not overturned until after the Scientific Revolution. Chinese polymath Shen Kua (1031–1095) first formulated hypotheses for the process of land formation. Based on his observation of fossils in a geological stratum in a mountain hundreds of miles from the ocean, he deduced that the land was formed by erosion of the mountains and by deposition of silt.
What science did Shen Kua observe?
What science did Shen Kua observe?
[ "What science did Shen Kua observe?" ]
{ "text": [ "land formation" ], "answer_start": [ 391 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105353
572827c62ca10214002d9f66
History_of_science
Geology did not undergo systematic restructuring during the Scientific Revolution, but individual theorists made important contributions. Robert Hooke, for example, formulated a theory of earthquakes, and Nicholas Steno developed the theory of superposition and argued that fossils were the remains of once-living creatures. Beginning with Thomas Burnet's Sacred Theory of the Earth in 1681, natural philosophers began to explore the idea that the Earth had changed over time. Burnet and his contemporaries interpreted Earth's past in terms of events described in the Bible, but their work laid the intellectual foundations for secular interpretations of Earth history.
What happened to geology during the Scientific Revolution?
What happened to geology during the Scientific Revolution?
[ "What happened to geology during the Scientific Revolution?" ]
{ "text": [ "individual theorists made important contributions" ], "answer_start": [ 87 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105354
572827c62ca10214002d9f67
History_of_science
Geology did not undergo systematic restructuring during the Scientific Revolution, but individual theorists made important contributions. Robert Hooke, for example, formulated a theory of earthquakes, and Nicholas Steno developed the theory of superposition and argued that fossils were the remains of once-living creatures. Beginning with Thomas Burnet's Sacred Theory of the Earth in 1681, natural philosophers began to explore the idea that the Earth had changed over time. Burnet and his contemporaries interpreted Earth's past in terms of events described in the Bible, but their work laid the intellectual foundations for secular interpretations of Earth history.
What did Robert Hooke study?
What did Robert Hooke study?
[ "What did Robert Hooke study?" ]
{ "text": [ "earthquakes" ], "answer_start": [ 188 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105355
572827c62ca10214002d9f68
History_of_science
Geology did not undergo systematic restructuring during the Scientific Revolution, but individual theorists made important contributions. Robert Hooke, for example, formulated a theory of earthquakes, and Nicholas Steno developed the theory of superposition and argued that fossils were the remains of once-living creatures. Beginning with Thomas Burnet's Sacred Theory of the Earth in 1681, natural philosophers began to explore the idea that the Earth had changed over time. Burnet and his contemporaries interpreted Earth's past in terms of events described in the Bible, but their work laid the intellectual foundations for secular interpretations of Earth history.
What theory did Nicholas Steno discover?
What theory did Nicholas Steno discover?
[ "What theory did Nicholas Steno discover?" ]
{ "text": [ "the theory of superposition" ], "answer_start": [ 230 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105356
572827c62ca10214002d9f69
History_of_science
Geology did not undergo systematic restructuring during the Scientific Revolution, but individual theorists made important contributions. Robert Hooke, for example, formulated a theory of earthquakes, and Nicholas Steno developed the theory of superposition and argued that fossils were the remains of once-living creatures. Beginning with Thomas Burnet's Sacred Theory of the Earth in 1681, natural philosophers began to explore the idea that the Earth had changed over time. Burnet and his contemporaries interpreted Earth's past in terms of events described in the Bible, but their work laid the intellectual foundations for secular interpretations of Earth history.
What book did Thomas Burnet right in 1681?
What book did Thomas Burnet right in 1681?
[ "What book did Thomas Burnet right in 1681?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sacred Theory of the Earth" ], "answer_start": [ 356 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105357
572827c62ca10214002d9f6a
History_of_science
Geology did not undergo systematic restructuring during the Scientific Revolution, but individual theorists made important contributions. Robert Hooke, for example, formulated a theory of earthquakes, and Nicholas Steno developed the theory of superposition and argued that fossils were the remains of once-living creatures. Beginning with Thomas Burnet's Sacred Theory of the Earth in 1681, natural philosophers began to explore the idea that the Earth had changed over time. Burnet and his contemporaries interpreted Earth's past in terms of events described in the Bible, but their work laid the intellectual foundations for secular interpretations of Earth history.
What text did Burnet base his work off of?
What text did Burnet base his work off of?
[ "What text did Burnet base his work off of?" ]
{ "text": [ "the Bible" ], "answer_start": [ 564 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105358
572829073acd2414000df5d7
History_of_science
Modern geology, like modern chemistry, gradually evolved during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Benoît de Maillet and the Comte de Buffon saw the Earth as much older than the 6,000 years envisioned by biblical scholars. Jean-Étienne Guettard and Nicolas Desmarest hiked central France and recorded their observations on some of the first geological maps. Aided by chemical experimentation, naturalists such as Scotland's John Walker, Sweden's Torbern Bergman, and Germany's Abraham Werner created comprehensive classification systems for rocks and minerals—a collective achievement that transformed geology into a cutting edge field by the end of the eighteenth century. These early geologists also proposed a generalized interpretations of Earth history that led James Hutton, Georges Cuvier and Alexandre Brongniart, following in the steps of Steno, to argue that layers of rock could be dated by the fossils they contained: a principle first applied to the geology of the Paris Basin. The use of index fossils became a powerful tool for making geological maps, because it allowed geologists to correlate the rocks in one locality with those of similar age in other, distant localities. Over the first half of the 19th century, geologists such as Charles Lyell, Adam Sedgwick, and Roderick Murchison applied the new technique to rocks throughout Europe and eastern North America, setting the stage for more detailed, government-funded mapping projects in later decades.
How old did biblical scholars think the Earth was?
How old did biblical scholars think the Earth was?
[ "How old did biblical scholars think the Earth was?" ]
{ "text": [ "6,000 years" ], "answer_start": [ 178 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105359
572829073acd2414000df5d8
History_of_science
Modern geology, like modern chemistry, gradually evolved during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Benoît de Maillet and the Comte de Buffon saw the Earth as much older than the 6,000 years envisioned by biblical scholars. Jean-Étienne Guettard and Nicolas Desmarest hiked central France and recorded their observations on some of the first geological maps. Aided by chemical experimentation, naturalists such as Scotland's John Walker, Sweden's Torbern Bergman, and Germany's Abraham Werner created comprehensive classification systems for rocks and minerals—a collective achievement that transformed geology into a cutting edge field by the end of the eighteenth century. These early geologists also proposed a generalized interpretations of Earth history that led James Hutton, Georges Cuvier and Alexandre Brongniart, following in the steps of Steno, to argue that layers of rock could be dated by the fossils they contained: a principle first applied to the geology of the Paris Basin. The use of index fossils became a powerful tool for making geological maps, because it allowed geologists to correlate the rocks in one locality with those of similar age in other, distant localities. Over the first half of the 19th century, geologists such as Charles Lyell, Adam Sedgwick, and Roderick Murchison applied the new technique to rocks throughout Europe and eastern North America, setting the stage for more detailed, government-funded mapping projects in later decades.
Jean-Etienne Guettard and NIcolas Desmarest went to France and recorded what?
Jean-Etienne Guettard and NIcolas Desmarest went to France and recorded what?
[ "Jean-Etienne Guettard and NIcolas Desmarest went to France and recorded what?" ]
{ "text": [ "the first geological maps" ], "answer_start": [ 331 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105360
572829073acd2414000df5d9
History_of_science
Modern geology, like modern chemistry, gradually evolved during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Benoît de Maillet and the Comte de Buffon saw the Earth as much older than the 6,000 years envisioned by biblical scholars. Jean-Étienne Guettard and Nicolas Desmarest hiked central France and recorded their observations on some of the first geological maps. Aided by chemical experimentation, naturalists such as Scotland's John Walker, Sweden's Torbern Bergman, and Germany's Abraham Werner created comprehensive classification systems for rocks and minerals—a collective achievement that transformed geology into a cutting edge field by the end of the eighteenth century. These early geologists also proposed a generalized interpretations of Earth history that led James Hutton, Georges Cuvier and Alexandre Brongniart, following in the steps of Steno, to argue that layers of rock could be dated by the fossils they contained: a principle first applied to the geology of the Paris Basin. The use of index fossils became a powerful tool for making geological maps, because it allowed geologists to correlate the rocks in one locality with those of similar age in other, distant localities. Over the first half of the 19th century, geologists such as Charles Lyell, Adam Sedgwick, and Roderick Murchison applied the new technique to rocks throughout Europe and eastern North America, setting the stage for more detailed, government-funded mapping projects in later decades.
In the 18th century, what changed geology drastically?
In the 18th century, what changed geology drastically?
[ "In the 18th century, what changed geology drastically?" ]
{ "text": [ "comprehensive classification systems for rocks and minerals" ], "answer_start": [ 500 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105361
572829073acd2414000df5da
History_of_science
Modern geology, like modern chemistry, gradually evolved during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Benoît de Maillet and the Comte de Buffon saw the Earth as much older than the 6,000 years envisioned by biblical scholars. Jean-Étienne Guettard and Nicolas Desmarest hiked central France and recorded their observations on some of the first geological maps. Aided by chemical experimentation, naturalists such as Scotland's John Walker, Sweden's Torbern Bergman, and Germany's Abraham Werner created comprehensive classification systems for rocks and minerals—a collective achievement that transformed geology into a cutting edge field by the end of the eighteenth century. These early geologists also proposed a generalized interpretations of Earth history that led James Hutton, Georges Cuvier and Alexandre Brongniart, following in the steps of Steno, to argue that layers of rock could be dated by the fossils they contained: a principle first applied to the geology of the Paris Basin. The use of index fossils became a powerful tool for making geological maps, because it allowed geologists to correlate the rocks in one locality with those of similar age in other, distant localities. Over the first half of the 19th century, geologists such as Charles Lyell, Adam Sedgwick, and Roderick Murchison applied the new technique to rocks throughout Europe and eastern North America, setting the stage for more detailed, government-funded mapping projects in later decades.
What are used to create geological maps?
What are used to create geological maps?
[ "What are used to create geological maps?" ]
{ "text": [ "index fossils" ], "answer_start": [ 1002 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105362
572829073acd2414000df5db
History_of_science
Modern geology, like modern chemistry, gradually evolved during the 18th and early 19th centuries. Benoît de Maillet and the Comte de Buffon saw the Earth as much older than the 6,000 years envisioned by biblical scholars. Jean-Étienne Guettard and Nicolas Desmarest hiked central France and recorded their observations on some of the first geological maps. Aided by chemical experimentation, naturalists such as Scotland's John Walker, Sweden's Torbern Bergman, and Germany's Abraham Werner created comprehensive classification systems for rocks and minerals—a collective achievement that transformed geology into a cutting edge field by the end of the eighteenth century. These early geologists also proposed a generalized interpretations of Earth history that led James Hutton, Georges Cuvier and Alexandre Brongniart, following in the steps of Steno, to argue that layers of rock could be dated by the fossils they contained: a principle first applied to the geology of the Paris Basin. The use of index fossils became a powerful tool for making geological maps, because it allowed geologists to correlate the rocks in one locality with those of similar age in other, distant localities. Over the first half of the 19th century, geologists such as Charles Lyell, Adam Sedgwick, and Roderick Murchison applied the new technique to rocks throughout Europe and eastern North America, setting the stage for more detailed, government-funded mapping projects in later decades.
What geological theory was applied to the Paris Basin?
What geological theory was applied to the Paris Basin?
[ "What geological theory was applied to the Paris Basin?" ]
{ "text": [ "layers of rock could be dated by the fossils they contained" ], "answer_start": [ 869 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105363
57282a294b864d190016462e
History_of_science
Midway through the 19th century, the focus of geology shifted from description and classification to attempts to understand how the surface of the Earth had changed. The first comprehensive theories of mountain building were proposed during this period, as were the first modern theories of earthquakes and volcanoes. Louis Agassiz and others established the reality of continent-covering ice ages, and "fluvialists" like Andrew Crombie Ramsay argued that river valleys were formed, over millions of years by the rivers that flow through them. After the discovery of radioactivity, radiometric dating methods were developed, starting in the 20th century. Alfred Wegener's theory of "continental drift" was widely dismissed when he proposed it in the 1910s, but new data gathered in the 1950s and 1960s led to the theory of plate tectonics, which provided a plausible mechanism for it. Plate tectonics also provided a unified explanation for a wide range of seemingly unrelated geological phenomena. Since 1970 it has served as the unifying principle in geology.
What changed about the way geology was implemented during the 19th century?
What changed about the way geology was implemented during the 19th century?
[ "What changed about the way geology was implemented during the 19th century?" ]
{ "text": [ "shifted from description and classification to attempts to understand how the surface of the Earth had changed" ], "answer_start": [ 54 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105364
57282a294b864d190016462f
History_of_science
Midway through the 19th century, the focus of geology shifted from description and classification to attempts to understand how the surface of the Earth had changed. The first comprehensive theories of mountain building were proposed during this period, as were the first modern theories of earthquakes and volcanoes. Louis Agassiz and others established the reality of continent-covering ice ages, and "fluvialists" like Andrew Crombie Ramsay argued that river valleys were formed, over millions of years by the rivers that flow through them. After the discovery of radioactivity, radiometric dating methods were developed, starting in the 20th century. Alfred Wegener's theory of "continental drift" was widely dismissed when he proposed it in the 1910s, but new data gathered in the 1950s and 1960s led to the theory of plate tectonics, which provided a plausible mechanism for it. Plate tectonics also provided a unified explanation for a wide range of seemingly unrelated geological phenomena. Since 1970 it has served as the unifying principle in geology.
The idea of an ice-age that completely covered a continent was suggested by whom?
The idea of an ice-age that completely covered a continent was suggested by whom?
[ "The idea of an ice-age that completely covered a continent was suggested by whom?" ]
{ "text": [ "Louis Agassiz" ], "answer_start": [ 318 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105365
57282a294b864d1900164630
History_of_science
Midway through the 19th century, the focus of geology shifted from description and classification to attempts to understand how the surface of the Earth had changed. The first comprehensive theories of mountain building were proposed during this period, as were the first modern theories of earthquakes and volcanoes. Louis Agassiz and others established the reality of continent-covering ice ages, and "fluvialists" like Andrew Crombie Ramsay argued that river valleys were formed, over millions of years by the rivers that flow through them. After the discovery of radioactivity, radiometric dating methods were developed, starting in the 20th century. Alfred Wegener's theory of "continental drift" was widely dismissed when he proposed it in the 1910s, but new data gathered in the 1950s and 1960s led to the theory of plate tectonics, which provided a plausible mechanism for it. Plate tectonics also provided a unified explanation for a wide range of seemingly unrelated geological phenomena. Since 1970 it has served as the unifying principle in geology.
What group did Andrew Crombie Ramsay belong to?
What group did Andrew Crombie Ramsay belong to?
[ "What group did Andrew Crombie Ramsay belong to?" ]
{ "text": [ "fluvialists" ], "answer_start": [ 404 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105366
57282a294b864d1900164631
History_of_science
Midway through the 19th century, the focus of geology shifted from description and classification to attempts to understand how the surface of the Earth had changed. The first comprehensive theories of mountain building were proposed during this period, as were the first modern theories of earthquakes and volcanoes. Louis Agassiz and others established the reality of continent-covering ice ages, and "fluvialists" like Andrew Crombie Ramsay argued that river valleys were formed, over millions of years by the rivers that flow through them. After the discovery of radioactivity, radiometric dating methods were developed, starting in the 20th century. Alfred Wegener's theory of "continental drift" was widely dismissed when he proposed it in the 1910s, but new data gathered in the 1950s and 1960s led to the theory of plate tectonics, which provided a plausible mechanism for it. Plate tectonics also provided a unified explanation for a wide range of seemingly unrelated geological phenomena. Since 1970 it has served as the unifying principle in geology.
What did Ramsay believe about river valleys?
What did Ramsay believe about river valleys?
[ "What did Ramsay believe about river valleys?" ]
{ "text": [ "were formed, over millions of years by the rivers that flow through them" ], "answer_start": [ 470 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105367
57282a294b864d1900164632
History_of_science
Midway through the 19th century, the focus of geology shifted from description and classification to attempts to understand how the surface of the Earth had changed. The first comprehensive theories of mountain building were proposed during this period, as were the first modern theories of earthquakes and volcanoes. Louis Agassiz and others established the reality of continent-covering ice ages, and "fluvialists" like Andrew Crombie Ramsay argued that river valleys were formed, over millions of years by the rivers that flow through them. After the discovery of radioactivity, radiometric dating methods were developed, starting in the 20th century. Alfred Wegener's theory of "continental drift" was widely dismissed when he proposed it in the 1910s, but new data gathered in the 1950s and 1960s led to the theory of plate tectonics, which provided a plausible mechanism for it. Plate tectonics also provided a unified explanation for a wide range of seemingly unrelated geological phenomena. Since 1970 it has served as the unifying principle in geology.
What happened after radioactivity was realized?
What happened after radioactivity was realized?
[ "What happened after radioactivity was realized?" ]
{ "text": [ "radiometric dating methods were developed" ], "answer_start": [ 582 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105368
57282afc4b864d1900164646
History_of_science
In 1847, Hungarian physician Ignác Fülöp Semmelweis dramatically reduced the occurrency of puerperal fever by simply requiring physicians to wash their hands before attending to women in childbirth. This discovery predated the germ theory of disease. However, Semmelweis' findings were not appreciated by his contemporaries and came into use only with discoveries by British surgeon Joseph Lister, who in 1865 proved the principles of antisepsis. Lister's work was based on the important findings by French biologist Louis Pasteur. Pasteur was able to link microorganisms with disease, revolutionizing medicine. He also devised one of the most important methods in preventive medicine, when in 1880 he produced a vaccine against rabies. Pasteur invented the process of pasteurization, to help prevent the spread of disease through milk and other foods.
What was Ignac Fulop Semmelweis' profession?
What was Ignac Fulop Semmelweis' profession?
[ "What was Ignac Fulop Semmelweis' profession?" ]
{ "text": [ "physician" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105369
57282afc4b864d1900164647
History_of_science
In 1847, Hungarian physician Ignác Fülöp Semmelweis dramatically reduced the occurrency of puerperal fever by simply requiring physicians to wash their hands before attending to women in childbirth. This discovery predated the germ theory of disease. However, Semmelweis' findings were not appreciated by his contemporaries and came into use only with discoveries by British surgeon Joseph Lister, who in 1865 proved the principles of antisepsis. Lister's work was based on the important findings by French biologist Louis Pasteur. Pasteur was able to link microorganisms with disease, revolutionizing medicine. He also devised one of the most important methods in preventive medicine, when in 1880 he produced a vaccine against rabies. Pasteur invented the process of pasteurization, to help prevent the spread of disease through milk and other foods.
How did Semmelweis reduce puerperal fever?
How did Semmelweis reduce puerperal fever?
[ "How did Semmelweis reduce puerperal fever?" ]
{ "text": [ "requiring physicians to wash their hands" ], "answer_start": [ 117 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105370
57282afc4b864d1900164648
History_of_science
In 1847, Hungarian physician Ignác Fülöp Semmelweis dramatically reduced the occurrency of puerperal fever by simply requiring physicians to wash their hands before attending to women in childbirth. This discovery predated the germ theory of disease. However, Semmelweis' findings were not appreciated by his contemporaries and came into use only with discoveries by British surgeon Joseph Lister, who in 1865 proved the principles of antisepsis. Lister's work was based on the important findings by French biologist Louis Pasteur. Pasteur was able to link microorganisms with disease, revolutionizing medicine. He also devised one of the most important methods in preventive medicine, when in 1880 he produced a vaccine against rabies. Pasteur invented the process of pasteurization, to help prevent the spread of disease through milk and other foods.
What came after the realization that physicians should was their hands before childbirth?
What came after the realization that physicians should was their hands before childbirth?
[ "What came after the realization that physicians should was their hands before childbirth?" ]
{ "text": [ "the germ theory of disease" ], "answer_start": [ 223 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105371
57282afc4b864d1900164649
History_of_science
In 1847, Hungarian physician Ignác Fülöp Semmelweis dramatically reduced the occurrency of puerperal fever by simply requiring physicians to wash their hands before attending to women in childbirth. This discovery predated the germ theory of disease. However, Semmelweis' findings were not appreciated by his contemporaries and came into use only with discoveries by British surgeon Joseph Lister, who in 1865 proved the principles of antisepsis. Lister's work was based on the important findings by French biologist Louis Pasteur. Pasteur was able to link microorganisms with disease, revolutionizing medicine. He also devised one of the most important methods in preventive medicine, when in 1880 he produced a vaccine against rabies. Pasteur invented the process of pasteurization, to help prevent the spread of disease through milk and other foods.
What did Joseph Lister prove?
What did Joseph Lister prove?
[ "What did Joseph Lister prove?" ]
{ "text": [ "antisepsis" ], "answer_start": [ 435 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105372
57282afc4b864d190016464a
History_of_science
In 1847, Hungarian physician Ignác Fülöp Semmelweis dramatically reduced the occurrency of puerperal fever by simply requiring physicians to wash their hands before attending to women in childbirth. This discovery predated the germ theory of disease. However, Semmelweis' findings were not appreciated by his contemporaries and came into use only with discoveries by British surgeon Joseph Lister, who in 1865 proved the principles of antisepsis. Lister's work was based on the important findings by French biologist Louis Pasteur. Pasteur was able to link microorganisms with disease, revolutionizing medicine. He also devised one of the most important methods in preventive medicine, when in 1880 he produced a vaccine against rabies. Pasteur invented the process of pasteurization, to help prevent the spread of disease through milk and other foods.
Who did Joseph Lister base his work off of?
Who did Joseph Lister base his work off of?
[ "Who did Joseph Lister base his work off of?" ]
{ "text": [ "Louis Pasteur" ], "answer_start": [ 517 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105373
57282bca3acd2414000df61f
History_of_science
Perhaps the most prominent, controversial and far-reaching theory in all of science has been the theory of evolution by natural selection put forward by the British naturalist Charles Darwin in his book On the Origin of Species in 1859. Darwin proposed that the features of all living things, including humans, were shaped by natural processes over long periods of time. The theory of evolution in its current form affects almost all areas of biology. Implications of evolution on fields outside of pure science have led to both opposition and support from different parts of society, and profoundly influenced the popular understanding of "man's place in the universe". In the early 20th century, the study of heredity became a major investigation after the rediscovery in 1900 of the laws of inheritance developed by the Moravian monk Gregor Mendel in 1866. Mendel's laws provided the beginnings of the study of genetics, which became a major field of research for both scientific and industrial research. By 1953, James D. Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins clarified the basic structure of DNA, the genetic material for expressing life in all its forms. In the late 20th century, the possibilities of genetic engineering became practical for the first time, and a massive international effort began in 1990 to map out an entire human genome (the Human Genome Project).
Which scientist championed the idea of evolution?
Which scientist championed the idea of evolution?
[ "Which scientist championed the idea of evolution?" ]
{ "text": [ "Charles Darwin" ], "answer_start": [ 176 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105374
57282bca3acd2414000df620
History_of_science
Perhaps the most prominent, controversial and far-reaching theory in all of science has been the theory of evolution by natural selection put forward by the British naturalist Charles Darwin in his book On the Origin of Species in 1859. Darwin proposed that the features of all living things, including humans, were shaped by natural processes over long periods of time. The theory of evolution in its current form affects almost all areas of biology. Implications of evolution on fields outside of pure science have led to both opposition and support from different parts of society, and profoundly influenced the popular understanding of "man's place in the universe". In the early 20th century, the study of heredity became a major investigation after the rediscovery in 1900 of the laws of inheritance developed by the Moravian monk Gregor Mendel in 1866. Mendel's laws provided the beginnings of the study of genetics, which became a major field of research for both scientific and industrial research. By 1953, James D. Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins clarified the basic structure of DNA, the genetic material for expressing life in all its forms. In the late 20th century, the possibilities of genetic engineering became practical for the first time, and a massive international effort began in 1990 to map out an entire human genome (the Human Genome Project).
What was the name of the book that Darwin wrote about evolution?
What was the name of the book that Darwin wrote about evolution?
[ "What was the name of the book that Darwin wrote about evolution?" ]
{ "text": [ "On the Origin of Species" ], "answer_start": [ 203 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105375
57282bca3acd2414000df621
History_of_science
Perhaps the most prominent, controversial and far-reaching theory in all of science has been the theory of evolution by natural selection put forward by the British naturalist Charles Darwin in his book On the Origin of Species in 1859. Darwin proposed that the features of all living things, including humans, were shaped by natural processes over long periods of time. The theory of evolution in its current form affects almost all areas of biology. Implications of evolution on fields outside of pure science have led to both opposition and support from different parts of society, and profoundly influenced the popular understanding of "man's place in the universe". In the early 20th century, the study of heredity became a major investigation after the rediscovery in 1900 of the laws of inheritance developed by the Moravian monk Gregor Mendel in 1866. Mendel's laws provided the beginnings of the study of genetics, which became a major field of research for both scientific and industrial research. By 1953, James D. Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins clarified the basic structure of DNA, the genetic material for expressing life in all its forms. In the late 20th century, the possibilities of genetic engineering became practical for the first time, and a massive international effort began in 1990 to map out an entire human genome (the Human Genome Project).
What was the reception of Darwin's ideas about evolution?
What was the reception of Darwin's ideas about evolution?
[ "What was the reception of Darwin's ideas about evolution?" ]
{ "text": [ "both opposition and support from different parts of society" ], "answer_start": [ 524 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105376
57282bca3acd2414000df622
History_of_science
Perhaps the most prominent, controversial and far-reaching theory in all of science has been the theory of evolution by natural selection put forward by the British naturalist Charles Darwin in his book On the Origin of Species in 1859. Darwin proposed that the features of all living things, including humans, were shaped by natural processes over long periods of time. The theory of evolution in its current form affects almost all areas of biology. Implications of evolution on fields outside of pure science have led to both opposition and support from different parts of society, and profoundly influenced the popular understanding of "man's place in the universe". In the early 20th century, the study of heredity became a major investigation after the rediscovery in 1900 of the laws of inheritance developed by the Moravian monk Gregor Mendel in 1866. Mendel's laws provided the beginnings of the study of genetics, which became a major field of research for both scientific and industrial research. By 1953, James D. Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins clarified the basic structure of DNA, the genetic material for expressing life in all its forms. In the late 20th century, the possibilities of genetic engineering became practical for the first time, and a massive international effort began in 1990 to map out an entire human genome (the Human Genome Project).
Who rediscovered the laws of inheritance?
Who rediscovered the laws of inheritance?
[ "Who rediscovered the laws of inheritance?" ]
{ "text": [ "Moravian monk Gregor Mendel" ], "answer_start": [ 823 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105377
57282bca3acd2414000df623
History_of_science
Perhaps the most prominent, controversial and far-reaching theory in all of science has been the theory of evolution by natural selection put forward by the British naturalist Charles Darwin in his book On the Origin of Species in 1859. Darwin proposed that the features of all living things, including humans, were shaped by natural processes over long periods of time. The theory of evolution in its current form affects almost all areas of biology. Implications of evolution on fields outside of pure science have led to both opposition and support from different parts of society, and profoundly influenced the popular understanding of "man's place in the universe". In the early 20th century, the study of heredity became a major investigation after the rediscovery in 1900 of the laws of inheritance developed by the Moravian monk Gregor Mendel in 1866. Mendel's laws provided the beginnings of the study of genetics, which became a major field of research for both scientific and industrial research. By 1953, James D. Watson, Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins clarified the basic structure of DNA, the genetic material for expressing life in all its forms. In the late 20th century, the possibilities of genetic engineering became practical for the first time, and a massive international effort began in 1990 to map out an entire human genome (the Human Genome Project).
What was the major break through for the study of genetics?
What was the major break through for the study of genetics?
[ "What was the major break through for the study of genetics?" ]
{ "text": [ "the basic structure of DNA" ], "answer_start": [ 1078 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105378
57282cbb2ca10214002d9fe6
History_of_science
The discipline of ecology typically traces its origin to the synthesis of Darwinian evolution and Humboldtian biogeography, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Equally important in the rise of ecology, however, were microbiology and soil science—particularly the cycle of life concept, prominent in the work Louis Pasteur and Ferdinand Cohn. The word ecology was coined by Ernst Haeckel, whose particularly holistic view of nature in general (and Darwin's theory in particular) was important in the spread of ecological thinking. In the 1930s, Arthur Tansley and others began developing the field of ecosystem ecology, which combined experimental soil science with physiological concepts of energy and the techniques of field biology. The history of ecology in the 20th century is closely tied to that of environmentalism; the Gaia hypothesis, first formulated in the 1960s, and spreading in the 1970s, and more recently the scientific-religious movement of Deep Ecology have brought the two closer together.
The discipline of ecology is a combination of what two subjects?
The discipline of ecology is a combination of what two subjects?
[ "The discipline of ecology is a combination of what two subjects?" ]
{ "text": [ "Darwinian evolution and Humboldtian biogeography" ], "answer_start": [ 74 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105379
57282cbb2ca10214002d9fe7
History_of_science
The discipline of ecology typically traces its origin to the synthesis of Darwinian evolution and Humboldtian biogeography, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Equally important in the rise of ecology, however, were microbiology and soil science—particularly the cycle of life concept, prominent in the work Louis Pasteur and Ferdinand Cohn. The word ecology was coined by Ernst Haeckel, whose particularly holistic view of nature in general (and Darwin's theory in particular) was important in the spread of ecological thinking. In the 1930s, Arthur Tansley and others began developing the field of ecosystem ecology, which combined experimental soil science with physiological concepts of energy and the techniques of field biology. The history of ecology in the 20th century is closely tied to that of environmentalism; the Gaia hypothesis, first formulated in the 1960s, and spreading in the 1970s, and more recently the scientific-religious movement of Deep Ecology have brought the two closer together.
What did the work of Louis Pasteur and Ferdinand Cohn focus on?
What did the work of Louis Pasteur and Ferdinand Cohn focus on?
[ "What did the work of Louis Pasteur and Ferdinand Cohn focus on?" ]
{ "text": [ "the cycle of life concept" ], "answer_start": [ 266 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105380
57282cbb2ca10214002d9fe8
History_of_science
The discipline of ecology typically traces its origin to the synthesis of Darwinian evolution and Humboldtian biogeography, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Equally important in the rise of ecology, however, were microbiology and soil science—particularly the cycle of life concept, prominent in the work Louis Pasteur and Ferdinand Cohn. The word ecology was coined by Ernst Haeckel, whose particularly holistic view of nature in general (and Darwin's theory in particular) was important in the spread of ecological thinking. In the 1930s, Arthur Tansley and others began developing the field of ecosystem ecology, which combined experimental soil science with physiological concepts of energy and the techniques of field biology. The history of ecology in the 20th century is closely tied to that of environmentalism; the Gaia hypothesis, first formulated in the 1960s, and spreading in the 1970s, and more recently the scientific-religious movement of Deep Ecology have brought the two closer together.
Who came up with the word "ecology"?
Who came up with the word "ecology"?
[ "Who came up with the word \"ecology\"?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ernst Haeckel" ], "answer_start": [ 380 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105381
57282cbb2ca10214002d9fe9
History_of_science
The discipline of ecology typically traces its origin to the synthesis of Darwinian evolution and Humboldtian biogeography, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Equally important in the rise of ecology, however, were microbiology and soil science—particularly the cycle of life concept, prominent in the work Louis Pasteur and Ferdinand Cohn. The word ecology was coined by Ernst Haeckel, whose particularly holistic view of nature in general (and Darwin's theory in particular) was important in the spread of ecological thinking. In the 1930s, Arthur Tansley and others began developing the field of ecosystem ecology, which combined experimental soil science with physiological concepts of energy and the techniques of field biology. The history of ecology in the 20th century is closely tied to that of environmentalism; the Gaia hypothesis, first formulated in the 1960s, and spreading in the 1970s, and more recently the scientific-religious movement of Deep Ecology have brought the two closer together.
When was the Gaia hypothesis discovered?
When was the Gaia hypothesis discovered?
[ "When was the Gaia hypothesis discovered?" ]
{ "text": [ "in the 1960s" ], "answer_start": [ 868 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105382
57282cbb2ca10214002d9fea
History_of_science
The discipline of ecology typically traces its origin to the synthesis of Darwinian evolution and Humboldtian biogeography, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Equally important in the rise of ecology, however, were microbiology and soil science—particularly the cycle of life concept, prominent in the work Louis Pasteur and Ferdinand Cohn. The word ecology was coined by Ernst Haeckel, whose particularly holistic view of nature in general (and Darwin's theory in particular) was important in the spread of ecological thinking. In the 1930s, Arthur Tansley and others began developing the field of ecosystem ecology, which combined experimental soil science with physiological concepts of energy and the techniques of field biology. The history of ecology in the 20th century is closely tied to that of environmentalism; the Gaia hypothesis, first formulated in the 1960s, and spreading in the 1970s, and more recently the scientific-religious movement of Deep Ecology have brought the two closer together.
What movement occurred during the 1970s?
What movement occurred during the 1970s?
[ "What movement occurred during the 1970s?" ]
{ "text": [ "Deep Ecology" ], "answer_start": [ 965 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105383
57282d29ff5b5019007d9e98
History_of_science
Political science is a late arrival in terms of social sciences[citation needed]. However, the discipline has a clear set of antecedents such as moral philosophy, political philosophy, political economy, history, and other fields concerned with normative determinations of what ought to be and with deducing the characteristics and functions of the ideal form of government. The roots of politics are in prehistory. In each historic period and in almost every geographic area, we can find someone studying politics and increasing political understanding.
What larger group does political science belong to?
What larger group does political science belong to?
[ "What larger group does political science belong to?" ]
{ "text": [ "social sciences" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105384
57282d29ff5b5019007d9e99
History_of_science
Political science is a late arrival in terms of social sciences[citation needed]. However, the discipline has a clear set of antecedents such as moral philosophy, political philosophy, political economy, history, and other fields concerned with normative determinations of what ought to be and with deducing the characteristics and functions of the ideal form of government. The roots of politics are in prehistory. In each historic period and in almost every geographic area, we can find someone studying politics and increasing political understanding.
Where did the ideas of political science begin?
Where did the ideas of political science begin?
[ "Where did the ideas of political science begin?" ]
{ "text": [ "prehistory" ], "answer_start": [ 404 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105385
57282d29ff5b5019007d9e9a
History_of_science
Political science is a late arrival in terms of social sciences[citation needed]. However, the discipline has a clear set of antecedents such as moral philosophy, political philosophy, political economy, history, and other fields concerned with normative determinations of what ought to be and with deducing the characteristics and functions of the ideal form of government. The roots of politics are in prehistory. In each historic period and in almost every geographic area, we can find someone studying politics and increasing political understanding.
In history, where could you find someone studying politics?
In history, where could you find someone studying politics?
[ "In history, where could you find someone studying politics?" ]
{ "text": [ "in almost every geographic area" ], "answer_start": [ 444 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105386
57282ded2ca10214002da000
History_of_science
In Western culture, the study of politics is first found in Ancient Greece. The antecedents of European politics trace their roots back even earlier than Plato and Aristotle, particularly in the works of Homer, Hesiod, Thucydides, Xenophon, and Euripides. Later, Plato analyzed political systems, abstracted their analysis from more literary- and history- oriented studies and applied an approach we would understand as closer to philosophy. Similarly, Aristotle built upon Plato's analysis to include historical empirical evidence in his analysis.
Where did studying politics originate?
Where did studying politics originate?
[ "Where did studying politics originate?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ancient Greece" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105387
57282ded2ca10214002da001
History_of_science
In Western culture, the study of politics is first found in Ancient Greece. The antecedents of European politics trace their roots back even earlier than Plato and Aristotle, particularly in the works of Homer, Hesiod, Thucydides, Xenophon, and Euripides. Later, Plato analyzed political systems, abstracted their analysis from more literary- and history- oriented studies and applied an approach we would understand as closer to philosophy. Similarly, Aristotle built upon Plato's analysis to include historical empirical evidence in his analysis.
What did Plato study?
What did Plato study?
[ "What did Plato study?" ]
{ "text": [ "political systems" ], "answer_start": [ 278 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105388
57282ded2ca10214002da002
History_of_science
In Western culture, the study of politics is first found in Ancient Greece. The antecedents of European politics trace their roots back even earlier than Plato and Aristotle, particularly in the works of Homer, Hesiod, Thucydides, Xenophon, and Euripides. Later, Plato analyzed political systems, abstracted their analysis from more literary- and history- oriented studies and applied an approach we would understand as closer to philosophy. Similarly, Aristotle built upon Plato's analysis to include historical empirical evidence in his analysis.
What method did Plato use to understand political systems?
What method did Plato use to understand political systems?
[ "What method did Plato use to understand political systems?" ]
{ "text": [ "philosophy" ], "answer_start": [ 430 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105389
57282ded2ca10214002da003
History_of_science
In Western culture, the study of politics is first found in Ancient Greece. The antecedents of European politics trace their roots back even earlier than Plato and Aristotle, particularly in the works of Homer, Hesiod, Thucydides, Xenophon, and Euripides. Later, Plato analyzed political systems, abstracted their analysis from more literary- and history- oriented studies and applied an approach we would understand as closer to philosophy. Similarly, Aristotle built upon Plato's analysis to include historical empirical evidence in his analysis.
What did Aristotle add to Plato's work?
What did Aristotle add to Plato's work?
[ "What did Aristotle add to Plato's work?" ]
{ "text": [ "historical empirical evidence" ], "answer_start": [ 502 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105390
57282e763acd2414000df675
History_of_science
An ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy by Kautilya and Viṣhṇugupta, who are traditionally identified with Chāṇakya (c. 350–-283 BCE). In this treatise, the behaviors and relationships of the people, the King, the State, the Government Superintendents, Courtiers, Enemies, Invaders, and Corporations are analysed and documented. Roger Boesche describes the Arthaśāstra as "a book of political realism, a book analysing how the political world does work and not very often stating how it ought to work, a book that frequently discloses to a king what calculating and sometimes brutal measures he must carry out to preserve the state and the common good."
Who are Kautilya and Vishnugupta usually grouped with?
Who are Kautilya and Vishnugupta usually grouped with?
[ "Who are Kautilya and Vishnugupta usually grouped with?" ]
{ "text": [ "Chāṇakya" ], "answer_start": [ 147 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105391
57282e763acd2414000df676
History_of_science
An ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy by Kautilya and Viṣhṇugupta, who are traditionally identified with Chāṇakya (c. 350–-283 BCE). In this treatise, the behaviors and relationships of the people, the King, the State, the Government Superintendents, Courtiers, Enemies, Invaders, and Corporations are analysed and documented. Roger Boesche describes the Arthaśāstra as "a book of political realism, a book analysing how the political world does work and not very often stating how it ought to work, a book that frequently discloses to a king what calculating and sometimes brutal measures he must carry out to preserve the state and the common good."
What did the Arthasastra say a king must use?
What did the Arthasastra say a king must use?
[ "What did the Arthasastra say a king must use?" ]
{ "text": [ "brutal measures" ], "answer_start": [ 616 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105392
57282e763acd2414000df677
History_of_science
An ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy by Kautilya and Viṣhṇugupta, who are traditionally identified with Chāṇakya (c. 350–-283 BCE). In this treatise, the behaviors and relationships of the people, the King, the State, the Government Superintendents, Courtiers, Enemies, Invaders, and Corporations are analysed and documented. Roger Boesche describes the Arthaśāstra as "a book of political realism, a book analysing how the political world does work and not very often stating how it ought to work, a book that frequently discloses to a king what calculating and sometimes brutal measures he must carry out to preserve the state and the common good."
When was Chanakya alive?
When was Chanakya alive?
[ "When was Chanakya alive?" ]
{ "text": [ "350–-283 BCE" ], "answer_start": [ 160 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105393
57282f40ff5b5019007d9eb4
History_of_science
With the fall of the Western Roman Empire, there arose a more diffuse arena for political studies. The rise of monotheism and, particularly for the Western tradition, Christianity, brought to light a new space for politics and political action[citation needed]. During the Middle Ages, the study of politics was widespread in the churches and courts. Works such as Augustine of Hippo's The City of God synthesized current philosophies and political traditions with those of Christianity, redefining the borders between what was religious and what was political. Most of the political questions surrounding the relationship between Church and State were clarified and contested in this period.
What allowed political studies to spread?
What allowed political studies to spread?
[ "What allowed political studies to spread?" ]
{ "text": [ "the fall of the Western Roman Empire" ], "answer_start": [ 5 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105394
57282f40ff5b5019007d9eb5
History_of_science
With the fall of the Western Roman Empire, there arose a more diffuse arena for political studies. The rise of monotheism and, particularly for the Western tradition, Christianity, brought to light a new space for politics and political action[citation needed]. During the Middle Ages, the study of politics was widespread in the churches and courts. Works such as Augustine of Hippo's The City of God synthesized current philosophies and political traditions with those of Christianity, redefining the borders between what was religious and what was political. Most of the political questions surrounding the relationship between Church and State were clarified and contested in this period.
What new idea caused politics to cover a larger spectrum?
What new idea caused politics to cover a larger spectrum?
[ "What new idea caused politics to cover a larger spectrum?" ]
{ "text": [ "monotheism" ], "answer_start": [ 111 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105395
57282f40ff5b5019007d9eb6
History_of_science
With the fall of the Western Roman Empire, there arose a more diffuse arena for political studies. The rise of monotheism and, particularly for the Western tradition, Christianity, brought to light a new space for politics and political action[citation needed]. During the Middle Ages, the study of politics was widespread in the churches and courts. Works such as Augustine of Hippo's The City of God synthesized current philosophies and political traditions with those of Christianity, redefining the borders between what was religious and what was political. Most of the political questions surrounding the relationship between Church and State were clarified and contested in this period.
Where did politics touch in the Middle Ages?
Where did politics touch in the Middle Ages?
[ "Where did politics touch in the Middle Ages?" ]
{ "text": [ "churches and courts" ], "answer_start": [ 330 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105396
57282f40ff5b5019007d9eb7
History_of_science
With the fall of the Western Roman Empire, there arose a more diffuse arena for political studies. The rise of monotheism and, particularly for the Western tradition, Christianity, brought to light a new space for politics and political action[citation needed]. During the Middle Ages, the study of politics was widespread in the churches and courts. Works such as Augustine of Hippo's The City of God synthesized current philosophies and political traditions with those of Christianity, redefining the borders between what was religious and what was political. Most of the political questions surrounding the relationship between Church and State were clarified and contested in this period.
Who wrote The City of God?
Who wrote The City of God?
[ "Who wrote The City of God?" ]
{ "text": [ "Augustine of Hippo" ], "answer_start": [ 365 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105397
57282f40ff5b5019007d9eb8
History_of_science
With the fall of the Western Roman Empire, there arose a more diffuse arena for political studies. The rise of monotheism and, particularly for the Western tradition, Christianity, brought to light a new space for politics and political action[citation needed]. During the Middle Ages, the study of politics was widespread in the churches and courts. Works such as Augustine of Hippo's The City of God synthesized current philosophies and political traditions with those of Christianity, redefining the borders between what was religious and what was political. Most of the political questions surrounding the relationship between Church and State were clarified and contested in this period.
What did The City of God change?
What did The City of God change?
[ "What did The City of God change?" ]
{ "text": [ "the borders between what was religious and what was political" ], "answer_start": [ 499 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105398
57282fda2ca10214002da01e
History_of_science
Historical linguistics emerged as an independent field of study at the end of the 18th century. Sir William Jones proposed that Sanskrit, Persian, Greek, Latin, Gothic, and Celtic languages all shared a common base. After Jones, an effort to catalog all languages of the world was made throughout the 19th century and into the 20th century. Publication of Ferdinand de Saussure's Cours de linguistique générale created the development of descriptive linguistics. Descriptive linguistics, and the related structuralism movement caused linguistics to focus on how language changes over time, instead of just describing the differences between languages. Noam Chomsky further diversified linguistics with the development of generative linguistics in the 1950s. His effort is based upon a mathematical model of language that allows for the description and prediction of valid syntax. Additional specialties such as sociolinguistics, cognitive linguistics, and computational linguistics have emerged from collaboration between linguistics and other disciplines.
What new subject surface at the end of the 18th century?
What new subject surface at the end of the 18th century?
[ "What new subject surface at the end of the 18th century?" ]
{ "text": [ "Historical linguistics" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105399
57282fda2ca10214002da01f
History_of_science
Historical linguistics emerged as an independent field of study at the end of the 18th century. Sir William Jones proposed that Sanskrit, Persian, Greek, Latin, Gothic, and Celtic languages all shared a common base. After Jones, an effort to catalog all languages of the world was made throughout the 19th century and into the 20th century. Publication of Ferdinand de Saussure's Cours de linguistique générale created the development of descriptive linguistics. Descriptive linguistics, and the related structuralism movement caused linguistics to focus on how language changes over time, instead of just describing the differences between languages. Noam Chomsky further diversified linguistics with the development of generative linguistics in the 1950s. His effort is based upon a mathematical model of language that allows for the description and prediction of valid syntax. Additional specialties such as sociolinguistics, cognitive linguistics, and computational linguistics have emerged from collaboration between linguistics and other disciplines.
Who realized that languages like Sanskrit, Persian, and Greek share the same foundation?
Who realized that languages like Sanskrit, Persian, and Greek share the same foundation?
[ "Who realized that languages like Sanskrit, Persian, and Greek share the same foundation?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sir William Jones" ], "answer_start": [ 96 ] }