Copies of the Magna Carta, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the King James Bible have now been digitally stored on a piece of glass known as a "Superman memory crystal" that has the capacity to save huge amounts of information for up to 13.8 billion years, researchers say.
Using a method of laser etching, researchers at the University of Southampton, in the United Kingdom, archived these documents, along with Isaac Newton's scientific treatise "Opticks," on coin-size pieces of glass. These tiny discs can survive for billions of years at temperatures of 374 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). And at room temperature, they can last virtually forever, the researchers said.
"It is thrilling to think that we have created the technology to preserve documents and information and store it in space for future generations," Peter Kazansky, a professor at the university's Optoelectronics Research Centre, said in a statement. "This technology can secure the last evidence of our civilization; all we've learnt will not be forgotten."
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The researchers use fematosecond lasers, which are lasers that produce very short pulses, to inscribe information in nanostructured dots that are 5 micrometers apart. These nano-size etchings polarize light that travels through the glass. A combination of a polarizing lens and an optical microscope is all that is needed to "decode" the message, the researchers
The Magna Carta is ultimately a failed, over glorified legal document hurriedly pieced together by a small group of rebels who attempted to obstruct the monarch’s power. The principle behind it however, is a brilliant, striking beam of individualism, democracy, and liberty that encouraged, influenced, and enlightened America’s founding fathers on the principles of proper government and the concept of rebelling against unjust power. From the charter arises a question: who is the mother of democracy? Most historians would agree that the fundamentals of the democratic government came from Athens, Greece around 146 B.C., but ultimately this democracy was flawed and thus short-lived. While democracy was first seen in Ancient Greece it’s not
Have you ever wondered about the possibilities of finding a planet like Earth which can sustain life? Through the continuation of space exploration, we can continue to look for earth-like planets and learn much more about the mysteries of the universe. Space programs and exploration have helped mankind to develop useful knowledge in different fields such as digital technology and medicine. According to Mindy Townsend, a writer for the social networking website Care2, we have to give credit to NASA for the development of the cell phone camera, which was developed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), one of NASA’s research centers. (par. 2). Likewise, Townsend also gives credit to NASA for the technology used in the development of CAT scanners, microscopy, and radiography (par. 6). However, many people still argue that space exploration is a waste of money because they claim that money can be spent on other priorities such as education and health care. Even though space exploration is expensive, the United States government should continue funding space exploration to promote innovation in technology, find extraterrestrial natural resources in the near future, and protect planet earth from outer space threats like space debris and excessive solar radiation.
King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215. This document was made to guarantee basic civil and political liberties to every American. The Magna Carta gives people protection against the royal King’s power. The king use to use his power over the people. With the Magna Carta it showed the public and royalty that the King was not above the law. He has to hold himself and respect the laws put in place and not abuse his power or position. Key elements of the Magna Carta are used when creating our modern American Criminal Justice System. This document was an important piece of the modern American Criminal Justice System because it paved the way to democracy. The founding fathers used this in creating our justice system and sought out ways to improve some of the major elements created in the Magna Carta. They used the Magna Carta as a basis for citizen’s rights. The U.S. Constitution and the American Bill of Rights are seen to have gotten some of the Magna Carta’s elements. Another way the Magna Carta is an important document to the modern American Criminal Justice system is with the right to due process. This then led to the right of a fair trial by a jury of our peers. Due process gives citizens the right that they cannot be imprisoned or punished without having the right to a trial. Having a proper legal system is because of the Magna Carta. This document is an important piece of our history.
What is the Magna Carta? In June 1215, one month after the rebellion started, King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta or 'Great Charter'. It defined the King's authority by establishing he was subject to the law, not beyond it. "
Another experiment that the lab has been working on is trying to build a high powered laser. This experiment is said to help with optical perspective for scientists. The lab is also
In May 1215, a group of leading nobles renounced their homage to King John, and this large-scale defection to the rebel cause following the capitulation of London aroused a sentiment of negotiation in the king, who agreed to meet the rebels at Runnymede to negotiate peace. Until this point, many of the rebels just wanted John I to be dethroned outright, but King John handing out the metaphorical olive branch allowed more moderate thought to gain momentum. Some began to hope that the king was being genuine in his repentance and thusly, a group of moderates anxious to end the rebellion, argued for compromise and their terms of settlements were the Magna Carta. It is likely that the terms were hurriedly assembled
The key principles of the Magna Carta are evident in today’s society, and is the basis for the rule of law. Notable material include trial by jury, habeas corpus, nobody is above the law, and women’s rights. It provided the foundation to human rights laws that are set in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms today. In 1948, when the United Nations was drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, they were inspired by the ideals in the Magna Carta. When the Canadian Government enacted the Human Rights Act, it was referred to as the Modern Day Magna Carta. (source) Although some material in the Magna Carta is now outdated, the basic ideas of justice and democracy still hold true.
Wrote in Latin, the Magna Carta was an important phase in political evolution. It expressed the politic development by the wish of the king and the barons to restore, the authority of the church, the liberty, the right and the justice in England Kingdom. First of all, the redaction of Magna Carta allowed the church to discover its authority. After aggressed by France and challenged by internal war, the King John recurred to Manga carta in order to bring back the confidence of barons and the church toward him. Consequently, the document acknowledged that “English Church shall be free, and shall have its rights undiminished, and its liberties unimpaired.” (Magna Carta) This declaration assured the independency of the church and prevented the
Widely held as one of the most influential and important documents ever written, the Magna Carta has helped shape governments around the world and advanced fundamental views of law, justice, and individual liberty in ways that resonate even to this day. Furthermore, the limitations placed on the rule of authority and rise in representation for the common man in government make the Magna Carta, of simplistic origins, a truly transcendent document in world history. This paper will examine the events which brought about its creation, how it developed and changed over time, how it gave a voice to the common man, and its undeniable influence on how individual liberty is viewed. My examination
A Basis for Modern Law and Justice: The Magna Carta There are few documents that have actually changed the course of history. The Magna Carta is one of these. Written in 1215, this charter contained ideas that not only influenced the advancement of English law, but later served as the seeds of thought that led to the flowering of freedoms and rights in America. The doctrine of the Magna Carta was inspirational to our Founding Fathers in both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
The Magna Carta was an inspiration for the Bill of Rights, including many of the provisions. Much of the amendments include language taken directly from the Magna Carta. Trial by jury was introduced in England when King John promised the people that he would not abuse his power by imprisoning them unless their peer found the punishment just. This sounds a lot alike the Sixth Amendment- ensures American citizens to be able to receive a fair trial with a jury. Section 39 of the Magna Carta has the law which deal with land provisions, this can also be found as the Fifth Amendment; which, provides Americans with assurance that legal action against them has to follow a certain order. Finally, cruel and unusual punishment
José Valdez The Magna Carta The Magna Carta is one of the most important documents from the Middle Ages. It was a charter of liberties that, King John of England, agreed to. It would initially put him, future kings, and the rest of England under a unified rule of law.
In general, the major concepts of America’s founding documents can be traced to the three main and different English documents. These influential documents involve protecting the people that live in England. For example, throughout The Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and The Petition of Right civilians of England are given rights, but some of their rights are also taken away. The rights that the people receive include having the right to a jury trial before being imprisoned, the need to have Parliament’s consent before someone could be taxed, and prevention of soldiers from entering the homes of citizens. However, The Magna Carta takes away some rights especially from royal officials and sheriffs because they are not allowed to hold lawsuits
Brendan Schmidt Period 9 Mr. Colesanti Research project Why is the Magna Carta a significant document in world history? For centuries England was ruled as a monarchy. England was ruled by an over powered and abusive King. Before the Magna Carta the King of England King John had abused his power.
The Magna Carta, also known as the “Great Charter”, is one of the best known political documents in history. It has influenced nearly every great document of note following it, including the Declaration of Independence written by the founding fathers of America. The Magna Carta was a direct result of the reigns of King Richard the Lionheart and his brother King John and was written by barons who wanted to protect their rights, albeit in a way that mostly benefitted them. Therefore, this paper will attempt to examine the historical context surrounding the Magna Carta, what concerns the document demonstrated about the reigns of Richard and John as exemplified by the demands within the charter, and how the Magna Carta changed the relationship