The Economist1d
Henri Bergson was once the world’s most famous philosopher
If Henri Bergson were alive, or even remembered, they would get more. In his heyday—in the 15 years or so before the first ...
Calgary Herald1d
The Alberta doc who played a vital role in the discovery of insulin
Today in history, on Jan. 23, 1922, 14-year-old Leonard Thompson became the first diabetic to receive an insulin injection in ...
The Aberdeen scientist who became embroiled in bitter rivalry after discovering insulin
The revered John Macleod honed his medical skills in the Granite City before going on to play his part in the incredible discovery of insulin during his time in Canada.
sdjewishworld3d
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Konrad Bloch
American biochemist. Bloch received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1964 (joint with Feodor Lynen) for ...
Nature5d
Martin Karplus obituary: theoretical chemist who first simulated proteins using molecular dynamics
The Nobel prizewinner used quantum and molecular mechanics to model the dynamics of complex chemical systems.