National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Karl Alexander Muller
In their search for new superconductors, Swiss theoretical physicist Karl Alexander Muller and his young colleague, J. Georg Bednorz, abandoned the metal alloys typically used in superconductivity research in favor of a class of oxides...
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Famous Scientists: Heike Kamerlingh Onnes
Learn about the life and scientific contributions of Heike Kamerlingh Onnes.
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Famous Scientists: Hendrik Antoon Lorentz
This article will describe the life and accomplishments of Hendrik Antoon Lorentz.
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Famous Scientists: J. Hans D. Jensen
This article gives you the full biography of J. Hans D. Jensen.
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Famous Scientists: Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Learn about the life and scientific contributions of Jocelyn Bell Burnell in this article.
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Famous Scientists: Louis De Broglie
This article discusses the life and scientific accomplishments of Louis de Broglie.
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Famous Scientists: Mario Molina
This article contains the biography of Mario Molina. Learn how he was instrumental in discovering the Antarctic ozone hole.
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Famous Scientists: Max Born
Learn about the life and discoveries of Max Born in this article.
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Famous Scientists: Max Delbruck
This is an article describing the life and discoveries in molecular biology of Max Delbruck.
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Famous Scientists: Mohammad Abdus Salam
This article explores Mohammad Abdus Salam's life and contributions to science.
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Famous Scientists: Paul Dirac
This article focuses on the life of the founder of quantum mechanics, Paul Dirac.
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Famous Scientists: Peter Debye
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Famous Scientists: Robert Bunsen
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Famous Scientists: Ronald Ross
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Famous Scientists: Santiago Ramon Y Cajal
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BBC
Bbc: Historic Figures: Winston Churchill (1874 1965)
Brief but detailed biography of Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister who inspired his country in World War Two.
Other
Produce News: Iowa Born Norman Ernest Borlaug Left His Legacy
An article describing Borlaug's work to provide ways for people all over the world to grow adequate food, and the inspiration his work has had on others who are searching for ways to provide food and water to a growing world population.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: John Hume
Learn about the Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume who advocated for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
Other
Hall of Fame Biographies: Albert John Lutuli
This South African Hall of Fame site features a page on the life of Albert Lutuli (1898-1967), a Nobel Peace Prize winner and a leader in the fight for civil rights in South Africa.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Biography of the life and work of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu who spoke out against Apartheid and has devoted his life to promoting peace in the world.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Martin Luther King
This article gives a brief overview of the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while discussing the concept of non-violent resistance.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Wislawa Szymborska
Still another brief biography - perhaps because not much is known about her life and she does not like to talk about it. Includes some good thoughts on her work.
Other
Saul Bellow, Allan Bloom, and Abe Ravelstein
Fulford muses about Bellow's career and his last book, Ravelstein.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Biography of Guglielmo Marconi
Provides some short biographical information on Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937 CE). Discusses Marconi's scientific accomplishments.