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Sep 21, 2023 · Here are 22 of the most famous scientists from the 15 th century to today and how their crucial contributions in many fields of study still impact us.
- Gemma Tarlach
- Albert Einstein: The Whole Package. Albert Einstein (Credit: Mark Marturello) Albert Einstein was not only a scientific genius but also a figure of enduring popularity and intrigue.
- Marie Curie: She Went Her Own Way. Marie Curie (Credit: Mark Marturello) Marie Curie's remarkable journey to scientific acclaim was characterized by determination and a thirst for knowledge.
- Isaac Newton: The Man Who Defined Science on a Bet. Isaac Newton (Credit: Mark Marturello) Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist and astronomer who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists in history.
- Charles Darwin: Delivering the Evolutionary Gospel. Charles Darwin (Credit: Mark Marturello) Charles Darwin has become one of the world's most renowned scientists.
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- Wilhelm Röntgen. Lived 1845 – 1923. Wilhelm Röntgen was a physics professor. He received the very first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his discovery of X-rays.
- Archimedes. Lived c. 287 BC – c. 212 BC. Archimedes is the best known mathematician and scientist from ancient times. In addition to brilliant discoveries in mathematics and physics, he was also an inventor.
- Robert Hooke. Lived 1635 – 1703. Robert Hooke discovered plant cells and discovered Hooke’s Law – the law of elasticity. He also: invented the balance spring, vital for accurate timekeeping in pocket watches.
- Benjamin Franklin. Lived 1706 – 1790. Benjamin Franklin discovered one of the fundamental laws of physics – the Law of Conservation of Electric Charge – and proved that lightning is electricity.
- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Warning the world. The public-health leader faced challenges from all sides in trying to rally the globe against COVID-19. By Smriti Mallapaty.
- Verena Mohaupt: Polar patroller. In an unprecedented Arctic mission, this logistics chief kept scientists safe from bears, extreme cold and themselves.
- Gonzalo Moratorio: Coronavirus hunter. A virologist aided Uruguay’s successful response to the new coronavirus. By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega. Fame came quickly for Gonzalo Moratorio during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Adi Utarini: Mosquito commander. A public-health researcher led a pioneering trial of a technology that could help to eliminate dengue fever. By Nisha Gaind.
Feb 15, 2024 · Introduction. Science has fundamentally shaped the course of human history through great advances, but we still do not know well the unique characteristics and traits of the individuals who have...
Jan 25, 2024 · Understanding scientists—who they are/were and what they discovered—adds depth to facts and topics from dinosaurs to vaccines. Here are 34 scientists, from early history to today, who made and are making the discoveries that shape our world.
Jan 28, 2024 · The 12 most important scientists of the Scientific Revolution are: Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564) Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) Robert Boyle (1627-1691) Marcello Malpighi (1628-1694) Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)
