Serendipity In Science
Science / Methods
Most scientists accept the notion that serendipity plays a major role in their work. Too many discoveries have been, after all, the result of 'lucky accidents.' In the 16th century, for example, scald continue reading this fact
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Inventor: George Washington Carver
Science / Inventors
George Washington Carver, born a slave in 1864 (approximately), contributed significantly to agricultural research. Although he was orphaned as an infant, endured hardship in pursuit of his education, continue reading this fact
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NASA's First Historic Challenge
Science / History
In a time of uncertainty at home and abroad, an American president proposes bold new steps in the exploration of space. He calls for 'longer strides' which 'may hold the key to our future here on Eart continue reading this fact
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