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“Scientists have one thing in common with children: curiosity. To be a good scientist you must have kept this trait of childhood, and perhaps it is not easy to retain just one trait. A scientist has to be curious like a child; perhaps one can understand that there are other childish features he hasn't grown out of.”

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What Little I Remember

This book is a compilation of the author's personal anecdotes and insights, providing a glimpse into their life story and the lessons they have learned along the way. The memoir delves into various aspects of the author's existence, including their relationships, challenges, and triumphs, all narrated with a sense of introspection and vulnerability. more

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Otto Robert Frisch
Otto Robert Frisch

Otto Robert Frisch was a renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and atomic physics. In 1938, along with Francis Crick, he proposed a revolutionary hypothesis about the structure of DNA, which had a profound impact on biology and medicine. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1944 for his work. more

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