1948 Scientific Discoveries Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 03 Oct Uranium discovery in Belgian Congo reported by Columbia University: On October 3, 1948, Columbia University reported the discovery of uranium in the Belgian Congo, a significant event considering the region's uranium was crucial for the Manhattan Project. source: brainyhistory.com
- 31 Dec Casimir Effect Discovered: In 1948, Dutch physicist Hendrik Casimir predicted the Casimir effect, a phenomenon where two uncharged conductive plates in a vacuum experience an attractive force due to quantum fluctuations in the electromagnetic field. source: britannica.com
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