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How Curiosity Drove the Great Scientific Revolutions
Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery great leap in human understanding begins not with certainty, but with a question. Curiosity — that restless spark urging us to ask “why” and “how” — has powered every scientific revolution, from Galileo’s telescope to the algorithms exploring the cosmos today. It is not merely a trait; it’s the engine of progress, the invisible […]
FlatWorld Textbooks: Open Learning for a Modern World
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe rise of digital learning has changed how students and educators access knowledge. Among the early pioneers in open and affordable academic publishing was FlatWorld Knowledge — a company dedicated to making high-quality textbooks freely available online. Their works continue to serve learners around the globe, combining academic rigor with accessibility. FlatWorld Textbooks These titles […]
Louis XIV, the Fronde, and the Government of Cardinal Mazarin (1643–1661)
Reading Time: 16 minutesThe early reign of Louis XIV was marked by intrigue, power struggles, and the remarkable political influence of Cardinal Mazarin. Following the death of Louis XIII, France entered a period of regency under Queen Anne of Austria. The queen’s decision to retain Mazarin as her chief minister shaped the nation’s political landscape for nearly two […]
Protein Folding and Function
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs the amino acid chain grows, it folds into a three-dimensional (3-D) structure, which depends on both the chemical nature and order of the different amino acids. The 3-D structure determines the function of the protein. When there is a change in one or more amino acids, then the ability of the protein to function […]
JOHN ERICSSON (1803–1889)
Reading Time: 5 minutesBy Martha J. Lamb Home | Previous | TOC | Next | Bookshelf John Ericsson. In a message, referring to the relations of our country with the several nations of Europe, President Harrison said: “The restoration of the remains of John Ericsson to Sweden afforded a gratifying occasion to honor the memory of the great […]