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Science

Who invented the electrocardiogram (ECG)?

Willem Einthoven’s invention of the electrocardiogram mechanism is arguably one of the most important medical discoveries of the 20th century and his Nobel Prize in Medicine, awarded in 1924, is testament to his vital contribution to medical science. Most of us have had an ECG, or electrocardiogram, at one time […]

Loans

How Technology Has Made Borrowing Easier

There was a time when you could take out a home or personal loan and it could take days, weeks and even months to be qualified for the loan. By then you could be in dire straits financially. Today, you can often get a decision on home and personal loans […]

Science

Time Travel is Possible

Modern astronauts, as we know, are already doing so. However, they travel so far only in the future. And for a split second. But who knows – maybe one day we will be able to fly for years or even centuries ahead or, alternatively, pull over forelock of our five-year […]

Advertising

Best Web Directories in 2016

While there is no shortage in the number of existing web directories at the moment, finding one that hasn’t been chalked down to a mere “link scheme” can be daunting. So what are the best web directories online business owners should use in 2016? Web directories can significantly impact on […]

Economy

4 Environmental Impacts of 3D Printing

The industrial revolution capitalised on the standardisation of products which resulted in an increased efficiency in manufacturing. However, with the evolution of technology and the conceptualisation of innovative ideas, things have taken a different turn. With the vastly different customer preferences and their rising expectations, the concept of customisation has […]