Despite all scientific evidence, evolution denialists maintain that it would be impossible to explain the process without a masterplan and ‘orchestra conductor.’ But in-depth biological study makes it clear that, if there was a plan to begin with, it wasn’t all that great
From a symbol of a hi-tech future to a household appliance, the image of the robot has undergone huge changes since its name was first used in a Czech play in 1921
There are norms behind the moniker given to a new discovery, species or process that have to do with the person, time or place where it was invented or found
This microscopic organism has directed the evolution of our species for millions of years. An old traveling companion of humanity, it lies behind the invention of beer and bread
Only her personal fight against the prevailing norm of her time allowed her to be a pioneer in fields such as algebra or physics
A new method of pest control is only transmitted within the same species and has less environmental impact
The symptoms had been described in ancient times, but it was not until the last century when researchers were able to distinguish between the two ailments and identify the causes of each one
Chance and paranoia shaped the life of the Austrian scientist and friend of Albert Einstein. His work has been key in the development of software engineering
To overcome the bias of past scientists, the name by which chromosome 21 trisomy is popularly known should be changed
The American scientist put an end to long-standing speculation about the planet’s origins. Thanks to him, we now know that it is about 4.5 billion years old
When someone undergoes an amputation, it’s likely that they’ll continue to feel pain or itchiness in their missing extremity, even though it’s not there. The phenomenon is not a myth, it’s real and it has a scientific explanation
