Nikola Tesla’s Dream Shariq AliValueversity A dimly lit room in a New York hotel. An old man sits quietly, lost in thought. His pockets are empty, his hands empty—but his mind is still full of light. This was Nikola Tesla,… Read More »Nikola Tesla’s Dream

Brain Flexibility: The Remarkable Story of Neuroplasticity Shariq AliValueversity In a rehabilitation center, a patient was repeatedly trying to lift a small ball with his hand under the guidance of his therapist. What seemed like a simple task appeared almost… Read More »Brain Flexibility: The Remarkable Story of Neuroplasticity

William Osler: The Patient’s Bedside and Medical Education Shariq AliValueversity In a hospital ward in Baltimore, a group of medical students stood around their teacher. The professor gently closed the thick medical textbook lying on the table and said with… Read More »William Osler: The Patient’s Bedside and Medical Education

Ibn al-Nafis: The Secret of Blood Circulation Shariq AliValueversity In a small study chamber of a madrasa in Damascus, a young physician was deeply absorbed in reading an ancient medical text. The book belonged to the great Greek physician Galen,… Read More »Ibn al-Nafis: The Secret of Blood Circulation

Sushruta: The First Plastic Surgeon in Human History Shariq AliValueversity In the ancient city of Kashi, a few young students sat quietly in a room watching their teacher with great attention. The teacher was carefully slicing a pumpkin with a… Read More »Sushruta: The First Plastic Surgeon in Human History