Author: Abdul Wahab
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Transistor
A transistor is a semiconductor device. Its invention led to the rapid rise in digital electronics. They process the signals very fast and are used in the amplification of signals and switching (On and OFF). Transistors are used in computers, game processors, mobile phones, tablets, television, microwave oven, and almost […]
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Democritus
Democritus is a well-known pre-Socratic Greek philosopher – who came before Socrates. He is a very famous Greek philosopher due to the discovery of the atomic theory. The research he did on atoms makes him more likely a scientist than a philosopher. Therefore, he was given the title of father […]
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Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi
Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi is a well-known Muslim astronomer, who is also recognized by present-day space agencies. Due to this reason, a crater in the Moon has been named after him, called “Azophi”. Al-Sufi’s name comes among the nine most famous Muslim astronomers who took lead to explore the sky. His […]
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Socrates
Socrates is best known for philosophy – the study of nature, knowledge, and reasoning. Almost every philosopher after him has been influenced by his thoughts. The biggest reason behind his success exploring the truth behind the events. Plato, the well-known Greek philosopher has remained his student. Biography – Life Span […]
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Ptolemy
Ptolemy is one of the remarkable mathematicians of all time. His entire life revolves around the works he did mainly in mathematics, astronomy, geography, and astrology. However, he also contributed to optics and music to some extent. Almagest – his masterpiece book on planetary laws had been studied for many […]