Creativity. Imagination. The ability to make logical leaps in thought. These characteristics have served chemist Linus Pauling well in his long, productive and controversial life. These same traits ...

The San Francisco String Quartet was playing ”As Time Goes By,” and the lively old man with the twinkling blues eyes and rosy cheeks was holding forth on the advantages of vodka. An odd subject, ...

Scientist and humanitarian Linus Pauling made revolutionary discoveries in chemistry, physics, molecular biology and medicine, then used his international fame and popularity to promote world peace.

Every year, the Oregon-born scientist and humanitarian is honored on his birthday at his alma mater, Oregon State University. Pauling, considered the father of molecular biology, is best remembered by ...