SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS

In Sweden, the Nobel Prize award ceremony is a big deal. It's not just about giving out awards. It's a whole week of events, from lectures to concerts, all celebrating science. The streets are lit up, and people gather to see the celebrities. It's like the Oscars, but for science. Swedes love it. Th

We've all heard the tales: the accidental discovery of penicillin, the Eureka moment of Archimedes in the bath. These stories paint a picture of serendipity, the happy coincidence of stumbling upon something amazing while not actively looking for it. But is serendipity truly a driving force in scien