Millennial highlights...from Gerbert d'Aurillac to Watson and Crick.
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History, 15th Century↗
Biomedical subjects
J L Heilbron
Publications and source records attributed to J L Heilbron.
Plus çà change.
For the past couple of centuries the penchant for prediction has been prevalent at century turns. How much have evaluations of scientific discovery and predictions for future advancement changed since those of the science commentators at the end of the last century?
Disease↗
Eighteen-ninety-eight and all that.
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History of Medicine↗
Eighteen-ninety-seven and all that.
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Anniversaries and Special Events↗
Eighteen-ninety-six and all that.
This year's commemorative platter includes ether anaesthesia, smallpox vaccination, radioactivity and several mathematical morsels, as well as an accidental death (Otto Lilienthal) and the mother of all births (the Universe).
History, 16th Century↗
Eighteen ninety five and all that.
Anniversarial commemorations this year include the discovery of X-rays, the calculation of the position of the undiscovered planet Neptune, the emergence of syphilis and the mandatory serving of lime juice to British sailors.
Animals↗
Eighteen ninety-four and all that.
Understanding the intricacies of colour vision, the origins of the DNA industry and the classification of stars are but three of the scientific birthdays celebrated in this year's anniversarial feast.
History, 16th Century↗