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AprInternational Day
of Human Space FlightOn April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to travel into space. He made a 108-minute orbital flight in the fully automated Vostok 1 space capsule. Gagarin did not land in his space capsule. Vostok … Continue reading →
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FebCatching the Wave
On February 22, 1857, German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz was born. He was a student and protégé of the great Hermann von Helmholtz. Hertz began his career as a university lecturer and quickly established himself as an accomplished speaker. In … Continue reading →
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Weaving the Art and Science
of Medicine
On July 12, 1849, pathologist, physician, and educator Sir William Osler was born. A visionary of what training in medicine and its practice could become. Osler formulated opinions on medical best practices during his time in the medical schools of … Continue reading
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