Debunking the Myth: High Iq Not Essential for Coding Success

Debunking the Myth: High Iq Not Essential for Coding Success

Contrary to the myth, you don't need a high IQ to be a good programmer.

Benefits of Building Projects from Scratch in Programming

Benefits of Building Projects from Scratch in Programming

The myth is that it's always better for coders to write all their code from scratch. In reality, effective coders often reuse code or use existing libraries when appropriate.

Debunking the Myth of the So-Called 'Coding Wizards'

Debunking the Myth of the So-Called 'Coding Wizards'

The idea that coding requires an almost mystical level of intelligence is a common myth.

Debunking the Myth: Coding Without a Math Background

Debunking the Myth: Coding Without a Math Background

There's a common misconception that one must be proficient in math to be an effective coder. This is not entirely true.

Widespread Use of Antibiotics Began Only in the 1940S

Widespread Use of Antibiotics Began Only in the 1940S

Even though Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, it was only in World War II that the method was developed on a large scale to treat soldiers' wounds.

Introduction of the World's First Wearable Pacemaker in 1957

Introduction of the World's First Wearable Pacemaker in 1957

The first wearable, battery-powered pacemaker was invented in 1957.

Pioneering Techniques in the Earliest Lasik Surgery Methods

Pioneering Techniques in the Earliest Lasik Surgery Methods

The first form of laser vision correction took place not in the 21st century, but in Greece, during the Roman Empire.

Advancements in Ai Technology for Improved Stroke Diagnosis

Advancements in Ai Technology for Improved Stroke Diagnosis

AI technology has advanced to the point where it can effectively diagnose strokes.

Historic Milestone: First Ever Virtual Surgery Conducted

Historic Milestone: First Ever Virtual Surgery Conducted

The first remote surgery was performed by a robot

Smart Pills Transmit Health Data Directly to Physicians

Smart Pills Transmit Health Data Directly to Physicians

There is a pill that contains a tiny sensor which can communicate information to the doctors after it has been consumed.

How Quantum Physics Revolutionizes Mri Machine Technology

How Quantum Physics Revolutionizes Mri Machine Technology

The underlying principle of an MRI machine is rooted in quantum physics.

The Evolution and Impact of Pain-Free Surgical Techniques

The Evolution and Impact of Pain-Free Surgical Techniques

Did you know that anesthetics were not commonly used in surgeries until nearly the 19th century?

Pioneering Pacemaker: The Plutonium-Powered Breakthrough

Pioneering Pacemaker: The Plutonium-Powered Breakthrough

The earliest heart pacemakers had a radioactive twist: they were powered by plutonium.

The Pioneering Milestone of the First Artificial Heart

The Pioneering Milestone of the First Artificial Heart

The first artificial heart was named 'Jarvik-7' and was successfully transplanted in 1982.

Stethoscope: The Pioneering Medical Device in Healthcare

Stethoscope: The Pioneering Medical Device in Healthcare

The stethoscope, one of the most commonly used medical devices today, was invented out of a need for modesty.

First Successful Creation of an Artificial Human Body Part

First Successful Creation of an Artificial Human Body Part

The first artificial body part was a false leg, designed by Ambroise Pare in 16th Century.

The One and Only Robotic Surgeon Still in Training

The One and Only Robotic Surgeon Still in Training

The Da Vinci Surgical System, a complex medical robot, does not operate on its own. It is fully controlled by a surgeon from a console.

Star Wars Inspired the Inception of Modern Laser Surgeries

Star Wars Inspired the Inception of Modern Laser Surgeries

The concept of laser surgeries was initially inspired by the science fiction franchise, Star Wars.

Introducing the World's Tiniest and Most Advanced Pacemaker

Introducing the World's Tiniest and Most Advanced Pacemaker

The world's smallest pacemaker was invented by Medtronic, and it is only the size of a vitamin capsule.

Did You Know? the First Pacemaker Was Fully Portable!

Did You Know? the First Pacemaker Was Fully Portable!

The first pacemakers were not implantable but rather were large, external devices that were carried around.

Discovering the World's Oldest Known Surgical Instrument

Discovering the World's Oldest Known Surgical Instrument

Surgical tools have been in use since ancient times, the oldest surgical tool is believed to be from 25,000 BC.

The World's First Camera Took Eight Hours to Snap a Photo

The World's First Camera Took Eight Hours to Snap a Photo

The very first camera took about eight hours to take a single photograph.

The Pioneer of Computer Programming Was a Trailblazing Woman

The Pioneer of Computer Programming Was a Trailblazing Woman

Ada Lovelace, in the 19th century, is recognized as the first computer programmer worldwide

The Qwerty Keyboard Design Was Intentionally Unoptimized

The Qwerty Keyboard Design Was Intentionally Unoptimized

The design of the QWERTY keyboard we use today was made to slow down typists and prevent typewriter jamming.