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5 Scientists on the Heroes Who Changed Their Lives
Every hero and innovator stands on the shoulders of the giants who came
before. But sometimes the power of influence one has on another is
subtle or indirect. Perhaps it is a life spirit shared by Helen Keller
in her autobiography that inspires a scientist to fully engage in her
study of plants. Perhaps it is a shy physicist who plants the seed in a
student that he, too, can aspire to something great. In this article
from Nautilus Magazine, five scientists share the somewhat surprising
stories about who inspired them in their work.
