Did you know that after Albert Einstein’s death in 1955, his brain was removed and studied to unlock the secrets of his genius? Dr. Thomas Stoltz Harvey took the brain without permission, hoping to understand what made Einstein so brilliant. Researchers found unique features, like a higher number of glial cells and a larger corpus callosum, hinting at enhanced cognitive abilities.

But was it ethical to study his brain without consent? This story raises important questions about science and ethics.