April 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago
Scientific American • 3/17/2026
Summary
In April 2026, significant scientific events from 50, 100, and 150 years ago are highlighted. The topics include a quorum of quarks and surprising findings related to asbestos.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
45d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1086
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1086/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1086/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 45 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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