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The 'Accidental' Genius: Why the world’s greatest breakthroughs often start without a plan
Jul 15, 2026
Economic Times

The 'Accidental' Genius: Why the world’s greatest breakthroughs often start without a plan

Marie Curie said, "When radium was discovered, no one knew that it would prove useful in hospitals." Her words show that many great scientific breakthroughs started without any clear goal. Today, we often focus on instant results, but history proves that curiosity-driven work often leads to life-changing discoveries later.