Scientists and their Inventions 9 - Curie and Radioactivity
A biography of Marie Curie, the pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of radioactivity. “Curie and Radioactivity”, highlights Curie’s achievements and the impact her wor...
12 Marras 202427min
Scientists and their Inventions 8 - Bohr and Quantum Theory
The book, "Bohr and Quantum Theory" by Paul Strathern provides a biography of Niels Bohr, a Danish physicist who made significant contributions to quantum theory. The text highlights the importance of...
12 Marras 202411min
Scientists and their Inventions 7 - Pythagoras and his Theorem
An overview of the life and work of Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 6th century BC. Here we discuss his contributions to mathematics, including the discovery of the ...
11 Marras 202416min
Scientists and their Inventions 6 - Newton and Gravity
"Newton and Gravity" is a biography of Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists in history. The text explores Newton’s life, highlighting his childhood experiences, his early scientifi...
7 Marras 202417min
Scientists and their Inventions 5 - Einstein and Relativity
A biography of Albert Einstein, focusing on his life and work, particularly his revolutionary theories of relativity. This book highlights the impact of Einstein's theories on our understanding of the...
7 Marras 202419min
The Master and His Emissary - Iain McGilchrist
The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist argues that the human brain's two hemispheres operate in fundamentally different ways, with the left hemisphere favouring logic, language, and analysis,...
7 Marras 202413min
Scientists and their Inventions 4 - Hawking and Black Holes
A book entitled "Hawking and Black Holes" by Paul Strathern. It is a biography of Stephen Hawking that explores his life and scientific work. The book focuses on Hawking’s early life, his diagnosis wi...
6 Marras 202422min
Scientists and their Inventions 3 - Archimedes and the Fulcrum
An in-depth biography of Archimedes that covers his life, education, scientific discoveries, and lasting impact on the world of mathematics and science. This book by Paul Strathern emphasise Archimede...
6 Marras 202420min
