The first observance of American Education Week occurred
On Dec. 4, 1921, the first observance of American Education Week began, running until December 10 with the…
The Alberta Research Council was founded
In 1921, the Alberta Research Council (ARC), was founded by a provincial government Order-in-Council as the Scientific and…
Flathead Lake Biological Station was established
In 1899, Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) established near Bigfork in 1899 by Dr. Morton J. Elrod, Distinguished…
The Biological Laboratory (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) was founded
In 1890, the Biological Laboratory, now known as Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) was founded by the Brooklyn…
The College of William and Mary was founded
On Feb. 8, 1693, The College of William and Mary was founded by a Royal Charter issued by…
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Chinese medical writings recorded decreases in goiter size upon ingestion of seaweed (iodine)
Early Chinese medical writings in approximately 3600 B.C. were the first to record the decreases in goiter size…