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In 1940, scientists had no fermentation tanks, so penicillin was grown in hundreds of ceramic vessels modeled on hospital bedpans; the improvised system helped turn Fleming’s discovery into a mass-produced medicineIn 1940, scientists working to develop penicillin faced a major obstacle: they had discovered a potentially lifesaving medicine but lacked ...- In 1942, a German U-boat sank SS Benlomond, leaving Chinese sailor Poon Lim alone in the Atlantic on an eight-foot raft; after surviving 133 days on fish, birds, and rainwater, he was rescued near Brazil and said, “I hope no one will ever have to break that record”Poon Lim survived 133 days alone on a life raft after his ship sank. He rationed limited supplies and improvised to catch fish and birds fo...
- Quote of the Day by the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale: 'I attribute my success to this: I never gave...'- Life lessons on accountability, perseverance, and the courage to act without excuses by 'The Lady with the Lamp'Florence Nightingale's powerful message, "I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse," underscores the importance of a...
- Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiringA year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
- In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
- In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
- In the 1940s, Harold Ridley noticed plastic splinters sitting quietly in pilots’ eyes, and it wasn’t just wartime debris: It changed cataract surgeryDuring the tumultuous period of World War II, a serendipitous observation emerged within the field of ophthalmology. British pilots, expose...
- Quote of the Day by Florence Nightingale: 'Rather, ten times, die in the surf, heralding...'- The 'Lady with the Lamp's' powerful words about courage still inspire the world todayFlorence Nightingale, a pioneering nurse and statistician, transformed healthcare. She gained fame as the 'Lady with the Lamp' during the C...
- Even in the chaos of war, keep your handbag handyDuring times of unpredictability, women equip themselves by carefully filling their handbags with vital items. This array ranges from essen...
- Quote of the day by Roald Dahl: '“If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face..'- Lessons on positivity from famous authorRoald Dahl, the celebrated author, believed good thoughts shine from within. This inner positivity transforms how we look and how others se...
- Daylight Saving Time returns: Will the US ever end the clock-change debate?On March 9, Americans will set their clocks forward by an hour as daylight saving time (DST) begins. This annual shift, intended to extend ...
- Will Trump kill daylight saving time? Here’s what to expect in 2025On 9 March, most Americans will set their clocks forward by an hour as daylight saving time (DST) begins. The practice, dating back to 1918...
- Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu undergoes prostate operation. How serious it? Check latest health updateIsrael Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has had a string of health issues in recent years, has gone to great lengths to bolster a pub...
- Americans may have to wake up at 4.30 am if Donald Trump has his wayDonald Trump aimed to eliminate daylight saving time. This could mean earlier sunrises, possibly as early as 4:30 am. The Sunshine Protecti...
- National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2023: Here’s all you need to knowNational Vietnam War Veterans Day is a holiday in the United States that is observed annually on March 29. The day is dedicated to honourin...
- Google Doodle pays tribute to Dr Vera Gedroits, Russia's first female military surgeon, on her birth anniversaryShe was born into a prominent family of Lithuanian royal descent in Kiev.
- Abhinandan Varthaman flies MiG 21 jet with IAF Chief in PathankotThe 30-minute sortie came nearly six months after Varthaman sustained injuries while ejecting from a MiG 21 Bison during an aerial combat b...
- IAF's Abhinandan Varthaman starts flying MiG 21Varthaman returned to the fighter cockpit, nearly six months after sustaining injuries while ejecting from a fighter plane during an aerial...
- IAF recommends Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman for Vir ChakraDefence sources said Varthaman, who shot down a F-16 during the aerial skirmish with Pakistan Air Force on February 27, has been recommende...
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