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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Benjamin Franklin, Science Founding Father
Science / Inventors
While popularly known for his role as one of the United States' founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin was also a renowned scientist who made a number of substantial contributions in the field of Earth s continue reading this fact
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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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