Katalin Kariko spent years and years focusing on the messenger RNA. Her applications for grants were rejected numerous times, but she eventually became recognized in 2020. Kariko’s work turned out to be perfect for the synthesis of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 …
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If you are a 21st-century astronomy enthusiast, then you must have heard Michio Kaku’s name at least once in your life. The author of several best-sellers, including Parallel worlds, Beyond Einstein, and Hyperspace, Michio Kaku is one of the co-founders …
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Galileo and his contributions to astronomy On February 15, 457 years ago, the world witnessed the birth of one of the most influential contributors to astronomy and pioneers in science and physics: a true polymath. Born in 1564, Galileo Galilei, …
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It’s the birthday month of Bernhard Riemann, who might very well be one of the most brilliant mathematicians Earth has ever had. From contributions such as proposing the world’s most challenging math problem (still unsolved, and you could earn 1 …
Murray Gell-Mann’s contributions to physics On this date, 92 years ago, was born Murray Gell-Mann, notable physicist and Nobel Laureate. Considered as one of the most important figures in the development of the Standard Model of particle physics, he revolutionized …
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Ludwig Boltzmann was one of the elite theoretical physicists of the later nineteenth century. An advocate for atoms’ existence, he is a known face for developing statistical mechanics. He gave a statistical explanation of the second law of thermodynamics and …
Did Nikola Tesla develop alternating current? Surprisingly, the answer is “No.” I know this statement came as a blow to many. But it’s true! Okay, Tesla has been one of the greatest inventors that humanity has ever witnessed. Many of …
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If quantum mechanics has come so far today, it wouldn’t have been possible without contributions from some of the finest minds in history. And Erwin Schrödinger is one such mind. So today, on his 134th anniversary of birth, let’s try …
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War always leads to the mass destruction of life and property. It not only separates people from their exorbitant materialistic belongings but also claims countless invaluable lives. Over the years, wars have affected people from different spheres of life, and …
Paul Dirac was one of the greatest minds of the 20th century. Dirac is famous for a marvelous equation named after him: The Dirac equation, which connects special relativity and quantum mechanics. The equation also predicted the existence of anti-matter. …
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A good friend knows all your best and worst stories…but a true friend has lived them with you. We all have that one person in our lives on whom we rely blindly, share every aspect of life eagerly, laugh endlessly …
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“Professor Steven Weinberg unlocked the mysteries of the universe for millions of people, enriching humanity’s concept of nature and our relationship to the world. From his students to science enthusiasts, from astrophysicists to public decision makers, he made an enormous …
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The discovery of the first radio pulsar in the 1960s was regarded as one of the most incredible discoveries of the century. But little do people know that the primary discoverer of this astronomical beauty was a young postgraduate student, …
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I am once again faced with writing about a scientist whose contributions are boundless. Once again, I find myself in the position of the writer, who has to not only give insight into this legend’s mind but also his work. …
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Stephen Hawking was one of the most influential scientists to exist in the history of humankind. He was born on January 8, 1942, in England (exactly 300 years after the death of Galileo Galilei), and died on March 14, 2018 …
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