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  2. Zacharias Janssen - Wikipedia

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    Zacharias Janssen; also Zacharias Jansen or Sacharias Jansen; 1585 – pre-1632 [1]) was a Dutch spectacle-maker who lived most of his life in Middelburg.He is associated with the invention of the first optical telescope and/or the first truly compound microscope, but these claims (made 20 years after his death) may be fabrications put forward by his son.

  3. Decision-making - Wikipedia

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    Decision-making is a region of intense study in the fields of systems neuroscience, and cognitive neuroscience. Several brain structures, including the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), orbitofrontal cortex , and the overlapping ventromedial prefrontal cortex are believed to be involved in decision-making processes.

  4. Bounded rationality - Wikipedia

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    The study undertaken by Kahneman found that emotions and the psychology of economic decisions play a larger role in the economics field than originally thought. The study focused on the emotions behind decision making such as fear and personal likes and dislikes and found these to be significant factors in economic decision making.

  5. Vexillology - Wikipedia

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    Vexillology (/ ˌ v ɛ k s ɪ ˈ l ɒ l ə dʒ i / VEK-sih-LOL-ə-jee) is the study of the history, symbolism and usage of flags or, by extension, any interest in flags in general. [1] A person who studies flags is a vexillologist, one who designs flags is a vexillographer, and the art of designing flags is called vexillography. One who is a ...

  6. Dale Chihuly - Wikipedia

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    A year later, he transferred to the University of Washington in Seattle to study interior design. In 1961, he joined the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity (Kappa Epsilon chapter), and the same year he learned how to melt and fuse glass. [4] In 1962, Chihuly dropped out of the university to study art in Florence. He later traveled to the Middle ...

  7. This Nighttime Habit Could Be A Key Indicator Of Dementia ...

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    For the study, researchers analyzed data from 445 adults aged 65 and up who lived in a community. The participants were assessed for motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), which is considered a ...

  8. Gilda Cordero-Fernando - Wikipedia

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    Gilda Cordero-Fernando (June 4, 1930 – August 27, 2020) was a Filipino writer, publisher, visual artist, fashion designer, theater producer, and social activist [1] [2] known for writing and publishing numerous works exploring Filipino culture, for her influence as a mentor and supporter of many of the Philippines cultural workers, and for her prominent "colorful presence in the Philippine ...

  9. JAL-Sumitomo JV secures right to place order for up to 100 ...

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    (Reuters) -Archer Aviation said on Thursday a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corp had secured the right to place orders for up to 100 of its electric air-taxis worth $500 million.