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britannica.com event › Seven-Years-War

Seven Years’ War | Definition, Summary, Timeline, Causes, Effects, Maps, Significance, & Facts | Britannica

Seven Years’ War (1756–63), the last major conflict before the French Revolution to involve all the great powers of Europe. It can also be considered the European phase of a global nine years’ war fought between France and Great Britain....

britannica.com biography › Thomas-Seymour-Baron-Seymour-of-Sudeley

Thomas Seymour, Baron Seymour | Biography & Facts | Britannica

Thomas Seymour, Baron Seymour was the lord high admiral of England from 1547 to 1549. His political intrigues led to his execution for treason and thereby contributed to the downfall in 1549 of his elder brother, Edward Seymour, duke of Somerset, who was lord protector (regent) for the young king

britannica.com science › bioinformatics

Bioinformatics | Genomics, Proteomics & Data Analysis | Britannica

Bioinformatics, a hybrid science that links biological data with techniques for information storage, distribution, and analysis to support multiple areas of scientific research, including biomedicine. Bioinformatics is fed by high-throughput data-generating experiments, including genomic sequence

britannica.com science › physics-science

Physics | Definition, Types, Topics, Importance, & Facts | Britannica

Physics, science that deals with the structure of matter and the interactions between the fundamental constituents of the observable universe. Its scope of study encompasses not only the behavior of objects under the action of forces but also gravitational, electromagnetic, and nuclear force fields.

britannica.com science › human-intelligence-psychology

Human intelligence | Definition, Types, Test, Theories, & Facts | Britannica

Human intelligence, mental quality that consists of the abilities to learn from experience, adapt to new situations, understand and handle abstract concepts, and use knowledge to manipulate one’s environment. Learn more about human intelligence, including various theories.

britannica.com money › Apple-Inc

Apple Inc. | History, Products, Headquarters, & Facts | Britannica Money

American manufacturer of personal computers, smartphones, and tablet computers. Apple was the first successful personal computer company and popularized the graphical user interface (GUI). Such products as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch became hugely popular in the 21st century.