Archeology
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Marc Aurel Stein and the Dunhuang Caves
On November 26, 1862, Hungarian-British archaeologist Sir Marc Aurel Stein was born. Stein is primarily known for his explorations and…
Astronomy
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Pierre Gassendi and his Trials to reconcile Epicurean Atomism with Christianity
You have read the title? I guess, you might be scared now, but Pierre Gassendi was a decent fellow… On…
Biology
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Theodosius Dobzhansky and the Unifying modern Evolutionary Synthesis
On January 25, 1900, American geneticist and evolutionary biologist Theodosius Dobzhansky was born. Dobzhansky was a central figure in the…
Botany
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Theophrastus of Eresos – the Father of Botany
Theophrastus of Eresos, who studied in Plato‘s philosopher’s school, is most famous for his groundbreaking work on plants. Thus, he…
Chemistry
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Artturi Ilmari Virtanen and the Ingredients of Plant Food
On January 15, 1895, Finnish chemist and Nobel Laureate Artturi Ilmari Virtanen was born. Virtanen invented AIV silage which improved milk…
Computer Science
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Jule Gregory Charney and the Science of Weather Prediction
On January 1, 1917, American meteorologist Jule Gregory Charney was born. Working with computer scientist John von Neumann, Charney first…
Economics
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How Johann Beckmann invented the Science of Technology
On June 4, 1739, German chemist and economist Johann Beckmann was born. He established the science of agriculture and coined…
Geology
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Arthur Holmes and the Age of the Earth
On January 14, 1890, British geologist Arthur Holmes was born. Holmes pioneered the use of radiometric dating of minerals and…
History
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Frederick II – The “Wonder of the World”
On December 26, 1194, Frederick II, one of the most powerful Holy Roman Emperors of the Middle Ages and head…
Mathematics
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Pierre Gassendi and his Trials to reconcile Epicurean Atomism with Christianity
You have read the title? I guess, you might be scared now, but Pierre Gassendi was a decent fellow… On…
Medical Science
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Thomas Willis and the Anatomy of the Nervous System
On January 27, 1620, English physician and founding member of the Royal Society Thomas Willis was born, who played an important…
Paleontology
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Sir Richard Owen and the Interpretation of Fossils
On July 20, 1804, English biologist, comparative anatomist and paleontologist Sir Richard Owen was born. Despite being a controversial figure, Owen…
Philosophy
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Pierre Gassendi and his Trials to reconcile Epicurean Atomism with Christianity
You have read the title? I guess, you might be scared now, but Pierre Gassendi was a decent fellow… On…
Physics
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Paul Langevin and the Langevin Dynamics
On January 23, 1872, French physicist Paul Langevin was born. He is best known for having developed Langevin dynamics and…
Politics
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Pjotr Kropotkin and the Theory of Mutual Aid
On December 21, 1842 (or December 8, according to the Gregorian Calendar), Russian geographer, economist, activist, philologist, zoologist, evolutionary theorist,…
Psychology
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Hermann Ebbinghaus and the Experimental Study of Memory
On January 24, 1850, German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus was born. Ebbinghaus pioneered the experimental study of memory, and is known…
Women in Science
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From Ambition to Obsession – Jane Franklin and the Lost Franklin Expedition
On December 4, 1791, Lady Jane Franklin, Tasmanian pioneer, traveler and second wife of the explorer Sir John Franklin, was…
Zoology
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Pierre André Latreille – The Prince of Entomologists
On November 29, 1762, French zoologist Pierre André Latreille was born. Latreille was considered the foremost entomologist of his time,…
