Alessandro Volta was a pioneer in the field of energy research.Continue reading Volt
EVS Translation Blog / Category: Word of the day
3 May /13
Galvanise
What does it take to galvanise you into action? The word originated with Luigi Galvani, an 18th century Italian scientist.Continue reading Galvanise
2 May /13
Teddy bear
Teddy bear, the bedtime companion of the Western world, goes back only about 100 years.Continue reading Teddy bear
1 May /13
Jumbo
The word ‘Jumbo’ can be traced back to one very well travelled elephant.Continue reading Jumbo
30 Apr /13
Sarin
Sarin is a lethal nerve gas which has been classified as a weapon of mass destruction causing asphyxia – which may occur one minute after exposure.Continue reading Sarin