The Unsung Scientist
The spread of civilization may be likened to a fire; first, a feeble spark, next a flickering flame, then a mighty blaze, ever increasing in speed and power. -Nikola Tesla Born on 10th July, 1856, Nikola Tesla was an American-Serbian who was raised in the Austrian Empire. He went on to become one of the greatest scientists in history with his countless contributions to the electrical system. Yet this man was rarely ever mentioned in our textbooks as compared to the likes of Einstein and Edison. Today, I'll be discussing the story of a man who might've been the greatest scientist in history surpassing Einstein. Nikola Tesla enrolled in the Graz University of Technology but had soon abandoned it as he did not know Greek and Czech, two subjects that were required at the time. He later received an education in engineering and physics and became an excellent inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist. Tesla gained practical experie