Antibiotics in various forms such as capsule pills, tablets, in liquid form in syringes, and in vials, placed on top of a sheet with the word 'Antibiotics'written in bold, and below it is some blurred out text.
History of Science

The Antibiotic Revolution and the Threats to It

November 27, 2020

Medicine had significantly improved by the start of the 20th century, then what specific aspect of Penicillin and antibiotics as a whole had such a major impact on saving human lives? And have humans been guilty of misusing antibiotics in the past few decades? […]

Chemical formula and molecular model of Penicillin.
History of Science

Who was Dr. Alexander Fleming and How was Penicillin Discovered?

November 27, 2020

Accidents in the laboratory have played a key role in Dr. Alexander Fleming’s career. These accidents didn’t cause any harm. Instead. his trained scientific eye and the willingness to adapt to unexpected situations enabled him to make incredible discoveries. So, how did he accidentally discover Penicillin? […]

A hand with white surgical or laboratory gloves on holding a petri dish with bacteria in it.
History of Science

Discovery of Penicillin Was Made Possible By Germ Theory

November 27, 2020

Toward the end of 19th century several physicians and scientists noticed certain inconsistencies with the theory of humors, which led to the development of the germ theory of diseases. What were these inconsistencies and startling discoveries, and why is the development of germ theory considered to be a revolution? […]

A group of suffragists demonstrating their signs.
American History

The Women’s Suffrage Movement: America and Britain

September 28, 2020

The suffragettes in the United States and Britain followed different approaches toward the cause. One group followed a forceful and combative approach, whereas the other actively organized conventions and adopted declarations. […]

A couple of women suffragettes displaying their banner.
American History

The Early History of the Women’s Suffrage Movement

September 28, 2020

The women’s suffrage movement was a voting rights movement that went on for decades. The French and the American revolutions left the women disappointed. It was only in 1893 that they first gained the right to vote in New Zealand. […]

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