John Dalton, known as the father of Atomic Theory, transformed ancient ideas into a foundational understanding of matter through his revolutionary model of the atom. His work laid essential principles for modern chemistry, emphasizing that science evolves by building on previous knowledge, even if initial theories are later proven inaccurate.
During the Vietnam War, malaria surged, prompting Ho Chi Minh to seek help from China. This led to Mao Zedong initiating Project 523, where scientist Tu Youyou discovered artemisinin, a revolutionary malaria treatment. Despite initial secrecy, artemisinin's contributions to global health were eventually recognised, culminating in Tu's Nobel Prize in 2015.
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