When the Antibiotic Inventor is Forgotten
Sixteen years before Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic that inhibits bacteria in mold, a French scientist also described a similar...
The Tragic Story of the 3 Astronauts Who Sacrificed Their Lives in Space
About half an hour before the Soviet Soyuz spacecraft was scheduled to land on June 30, 1971, in the plains...
10 Greatest Military Strategists of Ancient China
Ancient Chinese history is filled with numerous strategists who have left a lasting impression on future generations. Many of these...
The first Vietnamese person honored with the TechWomen 100 award
Dr. Nguyễn Thụy Bá Linh has been honored at the TechWomen 100 awards for her contributions to advanced materials technology...
Archimedes – the great scientist of ancient Greece
Archimedes of Syracuse was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer. Although little is known about his life, he...
James Watt – Ideas & Career
The story of steam pushing the lid of a kettle upwards left a deep impression on the young boy, James...
The Mysterious Life of the Roman Governor Who Ordered the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Known primarily as the man who sentenced Jesus Christ to death, Pontius Pilate (or Prefect Pontius Pilate) is a controversial...
Portrait of the Russian Mathematical Genius Grigori Perelman: Renowned as the Smartest Person in the World
Although he is hailed as the smartest person in the world and has received numerous prestigious awards, Russian mathematical genius...
Williamina Fleming – From Maid to Famous Astronomer
From a maid to a renowned astronomer, Williamina Fleming inspired many generations of women in the field of science.Williamina Fleming's...
The world’s first successful parachute jump
Louis-Sébastien Lenormand successfully performed the first parachute jump from a 26-meter tall tower in Montpellier, France, in 1783, paving the...
