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Joshua Lederberg: Pioneer of Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering
Joshua Lederberg (23 May 1925 – 2 February 2008) was a renowned American molecular biologist and geneticist. He made significant…
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John Bardeen: Two-Time Nobel Laureate in Physics
John Bardeen (23 May 1908 - 30 January 1991) was an American physicist and engineer.
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Aleko Konstantinov: Trailblazer of Bulgarian Literature and Social Commentary
Aleko Konstantinov (13 January 1863 – 23 May 1897) is a Bulgarian author and playwright. He is known for his…
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Meet the Man Who Took COVID-19 Vaccination to the Extreme – 217 Times
In what could be one of the most peculiar tales of the pandemic, a 62-year-old German man from Magdeburg has…
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Muddy Protest: Indonesian Woman Sits in Potholes to Highlight Poor Road Conditions
Ummu Hani sitting in mud-filled potholes on a road in Merbau Mataram, Indonesia’s southern Sumatra province. Photo: Facebook/ummuhanii South Lampung,…
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Fatal Incident on Singapore Airlines Flight Due to Severe Turbulence
In a rare and tragic incident, one passenger has died and 30 others were injured due to severe turbulence on…
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Elizabeth Williams: Charting New Paths in Historical Scholarship
Elizabeth Williams (22 May 1943 – 17 March 2020) was a peace activist from Northern Ireland. She was awarded the…
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Shuji Nakamura: Illuminating the World with LED Innovation
Shuji Nakamura is a Japanese-born American electronics engineer and inventor. In 2006, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.…
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International Day for Biological Diversity: History, Theme, and Significance
To increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues, the United Nations has proclaimed May 22 as The International Day for…
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy: Father of Modern India and Champion of Enlightenment
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (22 May 1772 – 27 September 1833), is called ‘the father of modern Indian society. He…
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Albert Claude: Unveiling the Microscopic World of Cellular Biology
Albert Claude (24 August 1899 – 22 May 1997) was a Belgian-American cell biologist and medical doctor. In 1974, he…
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Niki de Saint Phalle: A Visionary Artist of Color and Sculpture
Niki de Saint Phalle (29 October 1930 – 21 May 2002) a remarkable French-American artist known for her vibrant and…
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James Franck: Pioneering Physicist and Nobel Laureate
James Franck (26 August 1882 - 21 May 1964) was a German physicist. In 1925, Franck and Hertz were jointly…
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Günter Blobel: Navigating the Cellular Maze to Nobel Laureate
Gunter Blobel (21 May 1936 - 18 February 2018) was a renowned German American biologist who made significant contributions to…
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Andrei Sakharov: The Voice of Conscience in the Nuclear Age
Andrei Sakharov (21 May 1921 - 14 December 1989) was a Soviet physicist. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize…
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