Many have asked why CEOs of tech companies are from India, this inspired us to write about 3 reasons why so many CEOs are from India. Of course we are familiar with names like Sundar Pichai from Alphabet who oversees Google or Satya Nadella who now leads Microsoft. Then, who was just appointed at the end of … Read more
Karl Marx (5 May 1818 – 14 March 1883), a Prussian political economist, journalist, and activist, and author of the important works, “The Communist Manifesto” and “Das Kapital,” influenced generations of political leaders and socioeconomic thinkers. Also known as the Father of Communism, Marx’s ideas spawned violent bloody revolutions, ushered in the overthrow of centuries-old governments, … Read more
So far, when we talk about Friedrich Engels, what immediately comes to mind is that he is a friend of Marx. A loyal friend of mine, whose friendship is not only amazing but also thrilling and changing the world. But who really Engels is, and what his role is in the international socialism movement, the … Read more
KH Hasyim Al Asy’ari is a cleric who founded Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest social organization in Indonesia. He is also the founder of the Tebuireng Islamic Boarding School , East Java and is known as an educational reformer of the pesantren. Apart from teaching religion in Islamic boarding schools, he also teaches students to read general knowledge books, … Read more
KH Ahmad Dahlan is an Indonesian National Hero who founded the Muhammadiyah organization who was born in Yogyakarta, August 1, 1868. KH Ahmad Dahlan is the 4th child of 7 children from the family of KH Abu Bakar. KH Ahmad Dahlan died on February 23, 1923 in Yogyakarta at the age of 54 years. Brief Profile … Read more
Abraham Harold Maslow was the eldest of seven children. His parents were uneducated Jewish immigrants from Russia. Young Maslow first studied law at the City College of New York (CCNY), but after three semesters he moved to Cornell, and then back to CCNY. He earned a BA in 1930, while an MA followed in 1931, and … Read more
Antonio Gramsci was an Italian intellectual and politician who founded the Italian Communist Party and contributed to the idea of communism in Italy. He was born in Ales, Italy on January 23, 1891. In 1911, Gramsci began his academic career at the University of Turin. He also joined the Socialist Party, and was associated with the Federation … Read more
Kiai Haji Muhammad Sangidu or Kanjeng Raden Penghulu Haji (KRPH) Muhammad Kamaluddiningrat (born in Kampung Kauman Yogyakarta [a] in 1883 and buried in the Karangkajen Cemetery after his death in 1980) is the 13th Chief Penghulu [b] of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta who was sworn in in 1914 to replace the previous penghulu , KRPH … Read more
We know Elon Musk as the greatest entrepreneur and technocrat in this era. He is revolutionizing space technology with SpaceX, changing the future of world transportation with Tesla and Hyperloop, changing the future of energy with Solar City, and many more. All that makes Elon Musk into the ranks of the 100 richest people in … Read more
Michael Faraday (1791-1867), was a physicist and chemist from England. His well-known discoveries are electromagnetic induction and the laws of electrolysis. Faraday’s initial research was in chemistry, under the guidance of Sir Humphry Davy and found two types of carbon chloride and benzene. In his research, Faraday also succeeded in liquefying several types of gases. Michael Faraday is an expert … Read more
Lord William Thomson Kelvin is a physicist, mathematician, inventor (owns 70 patents), professor, author, and president of the Royal Society. He was born in Belfast, Ireland, on June 26, 1824. He received the Lordship title from Queen Victoria. Lord William Thomson Kelvin Because of the intelligence of Lord William Thomson Kelvin , at the age of 10 he entered … Read more
Marcian Ted Hoff is the father of the inventor of the microprocessor. Thanks to his findings, he changed the world of technology to become increasingly rapidly developing. The microprocessor is one of the most influential inventors in technological developments. Without a microprocessor, there might not be computers, cell phones, or the internet. Luckily Marcian Ted … Read more
Introduction Luc Montagnier is a French virologist who is widely recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of biology. His most famous discovery was the identification of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as the cause of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), for which he shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008. Montagnier … Read more
The Life and Achievements of Robert Gallo: A Pioneer in Biomedical Research Early Life and Education Robert Gallo was born on March 23, 1937, in Waterbury, Connecticut. His parents were Italian immigrants who had come to America in the early 20th century. Gallo grew up in an environment that was both deeply religious and focused … Read more
Early Life Phillip Allen Sharp was born on June 6, 1944, in Falmouth, Kentucky to Joseph Walter Sharp, a salesman, and his wife Jane Ellen Sharp, a homemaker. Sharp was the second of their three children. They relocated to Union City, Tennessee, when he was five. There, he attended the local public schools and showed … Read more
Introduction It is often said that some people are born to change the world, to be revolutionaries that forever alter the course of humanity. One such individual is Richard Roberts – a British biochemist who dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of DNA and RNA. Over the course of his career, he made numerous … Read more
Introduction Rolf Zinkernagel is an immunologist known for his groundbreaking work in understanding the human immune system. He received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1996 alongside Peter Doherty for their discovery of how the immune system recognizes infected cells. This article will explore Zinkernagel’s early life, education, career, personal life, challenges and … Read more
The Life and Achievements of Peter Doherty: A Trailblazing Figure in the Field of Biology Peter Charles Doherty is one of the most esteemed and prominent educators, researchers, and scholars in the field of microbiology and immunology. Over the course of his illustrious career, Doherty has made significant contributions to our understanding of how the … Read more
Introduction Linda Buck is a renowned biologist and Nobel laureate who has revolutionized the scientific study of olfaction. She has made significant contributions to the field of molecular biology and has been recognized for her research on the mechanisms of smell. This article will discuss Buck’s early life, education, career, personal life, challenges and struggles, … Read more
Introduction Richard Axel was a renowned neuroscientist and molecular biologist who played an instrumental role in decoding the molecular mechanisms of the sense of smell. His groundbreaking research revolutionized the field of neuroscience and earned him numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2004. In this article, we will delve into … Read more
Introduction Randy Schekman is a renowned American cell biologist who revolutionized the field of cell biology with his research on cellular secretion. Schekman’s findings have fundamentally changed the way scientists understand the movement of proteins in the cell, the ways in which they are sorted, and the methods by which they are transported. Born in … Read more
Sally Ride: Unraveling the Mysteries of Space and Inspiring Generations Early Life Sally Kristen Ride was born on May 26, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. She was the older daughter of Dale Burdell Ride and Carol Joyce Ride. Sally grew up in a middle-class family, where her parents instilled her with intellectual curiosity and independence. … Read more
Introduction Al-Samawal Al-Maghribi was a brilliant, pioneering Muslim scientist whose contributions to mathematics and astronomy have shaped these fields to this day. Born in the sixth century A.H. (12th century C.E.), Al-Maghribi spent his life studying and expanding upon the knowledge of his predecessors. He is known for his major contributions to algebra and trigonometry, … Read more
Early Life Ben Barres was born in 1954 in West Orange, New Jersey, to a family where academics and intellectual curiosity were highly valued. His mother was a chemist, and his father was a dentist who was passionate about science. Ben had two older sisters, who also went on to become scientists. Growing up in … Read more
Introduction Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi’i was a renowned jurist and theologian who played a significant role in shaping Islamic law and scholarship. He was born in the city of Gaza, Palestine, in 767 CE and died in Egypt in 820 CE. During his lifetime, al-Shafi’i authored several works on jurisprudence and created a methodology for … Read more
The Life and Legacy of Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn Ma’ruf: A Pioneering Moslem Scientist Introduction Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn Ma’ruf was an astronomer, mathematician, and philosopher. He was born in Damascus in 1526, during the heyday of the Ottoman Empire. He lived in a period of rapid scientific and intellectual growth, which he helped to … Read more
Early Life Thomas Christian Südhof was born on December 22, 1955, in Göttingen, Germany. He grew up in the town of Minden, where his father was a physician and his mother was a teacher of German and Latin. Südhof was interested in science from a young age, particularly in chemistry and biochemistry. Education Südhof attended … Read more
Introduction Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Idris al-Shafi’i, also known as Al-Shafi’i, was one of the most influential Muslim scholars and scientists in history. An outstanding jurist and theologian, he founded the Shafi’i school of Islamic jurisprudence that is widely practiced in Egypt, Yemen, and Southeast Asia. Al-Shafi’i lived during the Islamic Golden Age, a period … Read more
Introduction The Muslim world has been home to some of the greatest scientists of all time, and one of them is Al-Razi. Born more than 1,000 years ago, this Iranian polymath is better known as Rhazes in the western world. He spent his entire life investigating the secrets of the natural world and exploring the … Read more
Introduction James Rothman is a renowned biochemist who has made tremendous contributions to the world of cellular communication. His groundbreaking work has helped to transform our understanding of how cells communicate and interact with each other. Over the course of his career, Rothman has received numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Prize in Physiology … Read more
Introduction Al-Shafi’i is a prominent figure in Islamic history who played a pivotal role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence. He was a distinguished scholar, jurist, and theologian who revolutionized Islamic legal theory and contributed significantly to the formation of the Islamic legal tradition. His intellectual legacy has been widely recognized and appreciated, giving him … Read more
Introduction Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn Ma’ruf is a name that resonates with many in the Muslim scientific community. Not only did he make significant contributions to the world of science and engineering, but he also did so at a time when scientific discourse was relatively restricted in the Muslim world. Born in the sixteenth century, … Read more
Early Life and Education Elizabeth Neufeld was born in 1928 in Munich, Germany. She was the youngest of three children, and her parents were immigrants from Poland. Her father, a physician, moved the family to the United States to escape persecution during the early years of Hitler’s reign. They settled in Brooklyn, where Elizabeth attended … Read more
Al-Shafi’i: The Influential Muslim Scientist Who Transformed Islamic Legal Theory Al-Shafi’i was a prominent Islamic scholar, theologian, and jurist who revolutionized Islamic legal theory. Born in Gaza in Palestine in the 8th century, he grew up in a family of scholars who instilled a deep love for learning and the Quran. He showed an inclination … Read more
Introduction Ibn Hazm was a renowned Muslim scholar who lived in the 11th century in Andalusia, Spain. He was a polymath and wrote on various fields including law, literature, history, theology, and philosophy. He is widely recognized as one of the most prominent intellectuals of his time. Early Life and Education Ibn Hazm was born … Read more
Introduction Al-Shafi’i was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who made a significant contribution to the development of Islamic law. Al-Shafi’i’s teachings are still considered to be one of the most significant influences on Islamic jurisprudence. In this article, we will explore the life, work, and legacy of this influential Islamic scholar. Early Life Al-Shafi’i … Read more
Introduction Dr. Gail Cassell, a microbiologist and immunologist, is one of the pioneering scientists in the field of molecular biology. Her groundbreaking research and contributions to the field have led to the development of several lifesaving drugs and vaccines. Despite facing numerous challenges and struggles as a woman and person of color in a male-dominated … Read more
Introduction Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn Ma’ruf, also known as Taqi al-Din al-Rasi or Taqi al-Din al-Shami, was a prominent Muslim scholar, astronomer, engineer, and inventor who lived during the 16th century. He was born in Syria in 1526 and spent most of his life in Istanbul, where he made significant contributions to the fields of … Read more
Early Life Ruth L. Kirschstein was born on November 12, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, to parents who immigrated from Eastern Europe. She was the youngest of three siblings and grew up during the Great Depression. Despite the challenging times, she was an excellent student and was valedictorian of her high school class. Education Kirschstein … Read more
Introduction Al-Shafi’i (767-820 CE) is one of the most important scholars in Islamic history. He was a trailblazing Jurist whose contributions to the field of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) changed the course of Islamic legal systems. He combined the knowledge of the Quran, Hadith, Arabic language, and human reasoning to develop new methods of interpreting Islamic … Read more
Introduction Al-Dhahabi was a pioneer in the field of Islamic scholarship and historiography. He was a prolific writer, historian, and scholar who lived during the 13th century. With over 500 published works, Al-Dhahabi’s contributions were incredibly significant in shaping the Islamic world as we know it today. Although he faced many challenges and struggles during … Read more
Introduction Mary-Dell Chilton is a renowned American scientist and geneticist who is known for her groundbreaking research and discoveries in the field of biotechnology. Throughout her career, she has made significant contributions to the development of plant genetic engineering and biotechnology. Her work has paved the way for the creation of genetically modified organisms which … Read more
Introduction Al-Shafi’i was an Islamic scholar who played a significant role in revolutionizing Islamic law. He was the founder of the Shafi’i school of Islamic jurisprudence, which is one of the four schools of Sunni Islam. His contribution to Islamic scholarship cannot be overstated, as he produced various valuable works that became the cornerstone of … Read more
Early life and Education Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn Ma’ruf was a visionary Muslim scientist who revolutionized the field of astronomy and engineering in the Ottoman Empire. Born in Damascus in 1526, he was a gifted individual who showed early signs of brilliance. His father, who was a textile merchant, recognized his intellectual potential and invested … Read more
Introduction Seymour Benzer was an American physicist, molecular biologist, and one of the world’s most prominent geneticists of the 20th century. His work has revolutionized the field of molecular biology, and his contributions to the understanding of the genetic code have significantly influenced research into neurobiology, developmental biology, and cancer genetics. Early Life Seymour Benzer … Read more
Introduction Al-Shafi’i is one of the most influential figures in Islamic history, especially in the field of jurisprudence. Born in 767 CE in Gaza, Palestine, Al-Shafi’i was a scholar, theologian, and founder of the Shafi’i madhhab, one of the four traditional Sunni schools of Islamic law. He is known for his contributions to the development … Read more
Introduction Ibn Abi al-Izz was a pioneering Muslim scholar, theologian, and scientist who lived during the 13th and 14th centuries. He was born and raised in Egypt, where he went on to become one of the most respected and renowned scholars of his time. His contributions to Islamic theology and science were groundbreaking, and his … Read more
Early Life James Crow was born on January 18, 1916, in Phoenix, Arizona. He grew up during a time when little was known about genetics and evolution, but his curiosity about these fields started at an early age. His family moved to California when he was a child, and he attended Dorsey High School in … Read more