Serendipity: Accidental leads result in great discoveries.(Educators Speak)

Manila Bulletin | November 26, 2006 | Copyright

Byline: Ricardo M. Lantican, Ph.D. National Scientist, Professor Emeritus, UP Los Banos

THE scientific revolution has ushered in an exciting era of great technological achievements that have enriched our lives materially and intellectually.

Technological progression in most areas of scientific undertaking occurs at an exponential rate. Take the case of the technological advance in the development of microprocessors for computer and electronic use. The computer chip is just a little bigger than a thumbnail yet it contains an enormous number of transistors ...

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