Discover the origins of many scientific discoveries. Here you see the application of science in our everyday life and how everyday life inspires science. This site is rich with links that explore the origins and pathways of many scientific discoveries.
Celebrate the lives and achievements of numerous female physicians who have made great strides in the practice of medicine.
A walk through the history, science and practice of neurosurgery with essays and recommended readings in pre-20th-century neuroscience, aneurysm and micro-neurosurgery, history of organized neurosurgery, stereotactic neurosurgery, the Cushing tumor registry, portrait hall, and leaders in neuroscience. In addition there is an archives hall, an art gallery, and a featured exhibit.
Explore 20 of the greatest engineering inventions in history here, a site of the National Academy of Engineering.
The IEEE Global History Network features articles, written by members of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and professional historians, on electricity and technology, exploring subjects ranging from microwaves to the technologies of World War II.
Discover the stories and the science behind the invention of objects from yoyos to disposable diapers.
In 4000 B.C., they had discovered the euphoric effects of poppy plants. By the 5th & 6th centuries B.C., the sensory nerves were dissected, and epilepsy was recognized as a disturbance of the brain. Learn more about the history of neuroscience research.
Learn about public health efforts through the decades; explore the history of forensic medicine; read profiles of leaders in biomedical research and public health; and take a look at the other online exhibitions from the National Library of Medicine. Many exhibitions include online activities and lesson plan ideas.
Find information about all of the Nobel Prize winners here, including the 30+ women who have won, the books that Nobel Laureates read when they were young, and, of course, the discoveries that earned the Prize.
An odyssey of discovery where you'll learn about 120 great scientists and their work.
A journey through human behavior; a series of studies and experiments to understand why the human being lives the way he does.