Researchers Want to DNA Test Galileo's Eyes

Researchers from Italy and the UK are currently engaged in actions meant to grant them the possibility of harvesting DNA samples from the body of the father of modern astronomy, Galileo Galilei. It's historically known that the great scientist suffered from intermittent eye problems over... [ read more >> ]

Portrait of Galileo Galilei by Justus Sustermans painted in 1636

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Portrait of Galileo Galilei by Justus Sustermans painted in 1636