Conflict: The Aid of Science

Author: Compiled by Pang Lixia from the U.S. Kailas Publishing Company
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Scientists, like anyone else, may experience conflicts, perhaps even more so. Why? Because they are extremely passionate about their work. Sometimes, to obtain a research result, they may spend several years, even their entire graduation efforts. It's no wonder they want to defend their discoveries! Scientists tend to be self-centered; they know they belong to the brightest group. If you think mathematics only involves logic and has nothing to do with emotions, you're wrong. Three hundred years ago, a fierce debate broke out over who invented calculus. The two sides were Sir Isaac Newton of England and Baron Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz of Germany. There's much more exciting content!