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Aharon Katchalsky-Katzir
(15 Sep 1913 - 30 May 1972)
Israeli chemist who made pioneering studies in the electrochemistry of biopolymers. His research included the use of polyelectrolytes as models for macromolecular substances in the living organism, membranes, and network thermodynamics.
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Science Quotes by Aharon Katchalsky-Katzir (1 quote)
Whether we like it or not, the ultimate goal of every science is to become trivial, to become a well-controlled apparatus for the solution of schoolbook exercises or for practical application in the construction of engines.
— Aharon Katchalsky-Katzir
'Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics', International Science and Technology (Oct 1963), 44.
In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.
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