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“When it was suggested to Pasteur that many of his great achievements depended on luck, he replied - I'm sure with more than a little irritation - 'In the field of observation in science, fortune only favours the prepared mind.' It is not by chance that it is always the great scientists who have the luck.”

Quote by Lewis Wolpert

Book:The Unnatural Nature of Science

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The Unnatural Nature of Science

This book delves into the complex relationship between scientific discovery and the natural world, scrutinizing the ways in which scientific research can both illuminate and complicate our understanding of nature. It investigates the philosophical and methodological underpinnings of scientific inquiry, offering insights into the evolving boundaries between the natural and the artificial. more

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Lewis Wolpert is a British author and biologist, renowned for his contributions to the field of developmental biology. His research focused on the cellular and molecular processes of embryonic development. Wolpert's works span both scientific popularization and academic research, with his book 'Biological Development' being considered a classic in the field. more

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