All posts by Evan Sisler
Happy Birthday, Victor Babeș
Romanian biologist Victor Babeș is best known for his research on infectious diseases. But did you know he was once on track to become an actor? Learn about his fascinating life and work here.
Happy Birthday, Henrietta Swan Leavitt
Henrietta Swan Leavitt was once hired to measure and catalog stars based on their color and brightness by hand. Learn how she went on to make significant astronomical discoveries.
From Science Fiction to Reality: 4 Examples Explored
Did you know that the submarine, cellphone, and virtual reality were all inspired by science fiction? Find out how here.
5 Inventions Inspired by Nature
Birdwatching helped make Japan’s bullet trains quieter. Read more about this fascinating story and four other inventions inspired by nature here.
5 Inventions Discovered by Accident
Did you know the modern smoke alarm was discovered by accident? Learn more about this finding and 4 other important inventions from throughout history that were made as a result of accidents.