Scientists

Finding the secrets of nature. Curing dreadful illnesses. Creating new wonder materials. Changing our world. Scientists have provided us with amazing discoveries.

This book provides virtual interviews with Einstein, Darwin, Pasteur, Newton and others, as if they were alive today.

We can gain an insight on their trials and tribulations, as well as their great successes.

Penicillin Magic and Alexander Fleming

Penicillin Magic and Alexander Fleming

Posted by in Careers, Inventors, London, People, Scientists on 10. Jan, 2010 | 6 Comments

Ever had an ear ache? Very painful, as I found out today. Fortunately, my local doctor was on duty. He quickly diagnosed an ear infection and prescribed a strong anti biotic. Within 30 minutes, I was able to find a pharmacy open and they had the medicine in stock. Maybe we take all these things [...]

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How Are You?

How Are You?

Posted by in People, Scientists, Self Development on 30. Dec, 2009 | 3 Comments

The question ‘how are you?’ is probably the most used in the English language. It has many variations, such as ‘how are you going?’ or more to the point ‘ are you well?’ ‘or are you OK?’ It is as much a greeting as it is a concern for the other person’s health. However, over [...]

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Darwin Found

Darwin Found

Posted by in Countries, People, Places, Scientists on 24. Nov, 2009 | 2 Comments

Do you have any old books?  If so, one of them may be worth a lot of money. A first edition of Charles Darwin’s ‘On The Origin of Species’ has just been found in a toilet bookcase. The book is said to be worth $100,000. It would be interesting to hear what Darwin would say [...]

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Male or Female Doctors?

Male or Female Doctors?

Posted by in People, Scientists, Women on 22. Nov, 2009 | 3 Comments

Do you prefer to go to a male or female doctor, or are does it not matter so long as you get good treatment? It is only recently that you have had a choice. It was very difficult in the early days for a woman to gain entry into a medical school. Elizabeth Blackwell was [...]

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Leonardo’ French Home

Leonardo’ French Home

Posted by in Countries, Inventors, Places, Scientists on 19. Nov, 2009 | 2 Comments

While traveling through France, I decided on stop in Amboise, as it was getting late. Having checked into a hotel, I went for a walk on a beautiful summer’s evening. To my surprise, I saw a sign that had the name of Leonardo da Vinci on it. Why would the great Italian artist, architect and [...]

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New Amazing Scientists Book

New Amazing Scientists Book

Posted by in Scientists on 14. Nov, 2009 | 2 Comments

Finding the secrets of nature. Curing dreadful illnesses. Creating new wonder materials. Changing our world. Scientists have provided us with amazing discoveries. I have been working on a book and audio project that covers many of the issues above. It  has taken me on a journey through time to explore the life of some of [...]

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    I created the AmazingPeople series of BioViews books and audios based on my research and experience into famous people and places. This blog gives an insight into the writing, people and places I have visited along the way on this exciting journey with amazing people at my side.