Galen: The Greek physician who extensively studied the Antonine Plague
Known simply as Galen, Aelius Galenus was a Greek physician who etched his name in the history books as one of the most accomplished physicians of the Roman Empire. Aside...
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Ibn Sina (aka Avicenna): Life, Accomplishments and Major Works of the Renowned Persian Polymath
It’s common knowledge that the advances in modern medicine are the result of numerous centuries of research, development and experimentation. However, unbeknownst to many people, a large number of those...
Max Planck: Greatest Achievements of the German Physicist
The famous German physicist, Max Karl Ernst Ludwig Planck was a theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918. The prestigious honor was for his work on...
Charles Best and Frederick Banting: The Scientists Who Discovered Insulin
It was the call that every scientist dreamed of receiving when Frederick Banting’s phone rang one October morning in 1923. It was no other than his laboratory colleague who was...
Carl Sagan: Life, Quotes & Major Accomplishments
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” It may seem this popular quote by the renowned American astronomer and researcher was his guiding principle that led to his remarkable...