Knowledge through Science

Today's blog will be short one...we will look into a very interesting man-made (or is it?) object that was discovered by sailors from deep within the seas adjoining the Greek island of Symi. Why is this discovery important to us, what does this tell about the knowledge and technological advancements in ancient civilisations and how does it help us in understanding our grand old predecessors.  This is the story of an ancient instrument (or device) used by people then, for calculating many astronomical data ranging from durations of solar and lunar eclipses to the position of celestial bodies in the future. This device is called the ' Antikythera mechanism ', a very strong, convincing example of a result of human creativity and thinking... ''Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand'' -Neil Armstrong 'ANTEKYTHERA' IS DISCOVERED It all began in the year 1902. The sailors led by their captain were carrying out their

In history there are some names which we always pin to the term 'Genius'. Say for example, Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, Paul Dirac, Madam Curie, Srinivasa Ramanujan....... But there is one man in history, whom I  consider the 'greatest genius' of all time (NOTE: I didn't use the term 'one of the greatest', which I generally use while mentioning such eminent personalities).  His ''extraordinary life is 'curtailed' from the young generation of extraordinary thinkers''. This man contributed a lot to the development of the world. The radio, induction motor, remote control, neon lamp, hydroelectric power, magnifying transmitter, wireless communication and many more were in fact either invented or proposed by him. But he is best known for his highly efficient, ground-breaking works associated with,  'Alternating Current motor and AC powered transmission technology'... Even after becoming so popular, with more than 3000 patents glo