Biography of a versatile scholar and scientist, with equal facility in physics, metaphysics, mathematics, geography and history. Born in the city of Kheva in 973 CE.

Biography and achievements of a mathematician and astronomer at the court of King Mahmood Ghaznawi. (973--1048 CE)

Biography of al-Biruni, with an assessment of his contribution to the study of geology; includes a list of his writings, and links.

Profile of a scientist who knew, 600 years before Galileo, that the earth rotates on its axis daily and moves yearly around the sun. Includes information on his varied achievements.