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Meet the Amazing Sir Geoff Palmer – Recipient of the Order of the Thistle

Project Symbol Sir Geoff Palmer Some lives do more than succeed. They correct the atmosphere. Sir Geoff Palmer’s story shows young people—especially Black young people—that background does not set the boundary of the future. His life was built not on ease, instant approval, or perfect conditions, but on education, persistence, scientific excellence, and the courage […]

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Scientists who benefitted from the slave trade and uncredited contributions of slaves

In the 1700’s, science in the western world exploded at a frantic space. There were huge advancements in science, and many new technologies were discovered. However, in work published by Sam Kean in Science magazine, we find out that a lot of these advancements were achieved in part due to slaves. We discover that scientists

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Eratosthenes: African and First Man To Measure The Circumference of Earth

More than 2000 years ago, a time when not even a calculator existed, let alone other technical devices that facilitate the research process, Eratosthenes calculated the spherical size of the Earth. He calculated it with considerable accuracy, obviously without the use of modern equipment but only by comparing the position of the Sun’s rays in

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