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Isaac Newton was one of an elite group of individuals considered to have possessed one of the greatest scientific minds in

Blairstown, Iowa native George Nissen invented a device loved by tumblers, athletes, adults, and children around the wo

Elwood “Woody” Norris proves that there is no magic formula for becoming a successful inventor.

Cosmetics innovator Lydia O’ Leary turned adversity into triumph when she created a makeup product that could help peop

The artistic talents of illustrator, inventor, and suffragist Rose Cecil O’Neill sparked a worldwide craze at the start of

Ellen Ochoa’s career offers an outstanding example of how invention can lead to adventure.

Julius Robert Oppenheimer is likely the first name that comes to mind when one mentions the atomic bomb.

Jewell L. Osterholm, M.D. developed a pioneering treatment for stroke and other central nervous disorders.

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Some inventions appear small at first glance, but often a closer look proves a simple device can have a revolutionary impa

A common cause of heart attack and stroke is restricted blood flow caused by atherosclerosis, or clogged arteries.

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Mathematician and inventor Blaise Pascal was born in Clermont-Ferrand, France on June 19, 1623.

Louis Pasteur was born on December 27, 1822 in Dole, a small town in eastern France.