The origin of species - Dionysis P. Simopoulos July 21, 2020 – Posted in: Magazine

Introductory note by Dionysis P. Simopoulos, Honorary director of Eugenides Planetarium for the #4 issue of How it works magazine Since ancient times there have been many who have tried to calculate the age of the Earth in various ways. However, any such attempt has been based on arbitrary assumptions until now. In the 17th century, for example, England's Archbishop James Usher (1580-1656) "calculated" that the Universe was created on Sunday, October 23, 4004 BC. and humanity five days later on Friday 28 October. Do not ask…