Hall of the Forgotten
Margarita Salas
Pioneer biochemist scientist discoverer DNA enzymes
Phi29
bacteriophage
The genetic material of the Phi29 bacteriophage, a virus that infects bacteria, widely used in molecular biology for its powerful DNA replication properties.
Fidel Pajes
Military doctor, inventor of the epidural anesthesia technique.
Epidural
anesthesia
A medical technique that delivers anesthetic near the spinal cord to block pain, commonly used during childbirth and surgeries.
Hipatia de Alejandria
Ancient mathematician and astronomer, pioneer of scientific thought and education.
Astrolabe
An ancient astronomical instrument refined by Hypatia, used to measure the positions of stars and planets for navigation and timekeeping.
Leonardo Torres Quevedo
Engineer and inventor, creator of the first remote control and early automata.
Remote control
An early wireless device invented by Torres Quevedo to control machines remotely, considered a precursor to modern remote controls.
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