Oct 19, 2023 · From unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos to unearthing the origins of humanity, these famous scientists have not only expanded the boundaries of human knowledge but have also profoundly altered the way we live, work, and perceive the world around us.

Jul 12, 2022 · Scientists today wield an arsenal of cutting-edge technology. Chemical engineers can turn CO2 into vodka, planetary scientists can work in outer space and physicists can manipulate single atoms in the lab. Researchers use these tools …

Jul 17, 2023 · You know about Einstein, and you’re no doubt familiar with Richard Feynman and Stephen Hawking, but there are plenty of famous physicists alive today that you should know about if you don’t already. Here are a few worth getting to know.

Jan 18, 2024 · Many people think scientists James Watson and Francis Crick discovered DNA in the 1950s. Nope, not so fast. DNA was actually first discovered in 1869 by Swiss physician Friedrich Miescher. He identified what he referred to as “nuclein” in blood cells.

Nov 17, 2008 · Today’s top scientific thinkers come in all forms, and our DISCOVER 50 list is divided accordingly. In “20 Best Scientists Under 40” we highlight young visionaries who are transforming their fields. In “5 Prodigy Scientists Under 20” we focus on prodigies who are tackling the big problems before they are old enough to drink.

Jul 11, 2023 · Here is a selection of female scientists who deserve greater notice: Lise Meitner (1878-1968) In 1938, after she escaped from the Nazis to Sweden, she carried out the key calculations that led to the discovery of nuclear fission.

Nov 9, 2023 · Before his death in 1996, Carl Sagan was likely the most famous living scientist. A pioneer in space exploration and in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, he spent his life probing ideas that aroused the public imagination.

Mar 15, 2023 · Those scientists made remarkable discoveries and changed how we understand the world. But far too often, women are left off the roster, even though they’ve long made significant strides in science — including in eras when they were excluded from formal education and careers in the field.

Sep 20, 2024 · Isaac Newton, World's Most Famous Alchemist For centuries some of the world’s greatest geniuses struggled in secret to turn base metals into gold. In a sense they succeeded: In their restless quest, they unlocked some of nature’s greatest secrets.

Feb 7, 2023 · From a falling apple inspiring the theory of gravity to a devoted son helping his father — these impressive scientists had one thing in common: their discoveries came at a young age.