Biography biology famous scientists you should know

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. The relentless pursuit of knowledge by these visionary thinkers has propelled humanity forward in ways that were once unimaginable. 

These exceptional individuals have made an extraordinary impact on fields including physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, and numerous others. Their contributions stand as a testament to the transformative power of human curiosity and the enduring impact of those who dared to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and change the world. Join us as we embark on a journey through the lives and legacies of the greatest scientists of all time.

1. Albert Einstein: The Whole Package

Albert Einstein was not only

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22 Famous Scientists Who Changed How We View the World (and the Universe)

Nicolaus Copernicus

Astronomer and mathematician
1473-1543

For centuries, people incorrectly believed the Earth was the center of the universe. Copernicus theorized otherwise, with the belief that the size and speed of a planet’s orbit depended on its distance from the centralized sun.

Rather than a breakthrough, however, Copernicus’ hypotheses were met with controversy as they deviated from the beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church. The church even outright banned his research collection, On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres, in 1616 long after the German scientist’s death.

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Galileo Galilei

Physicist and astronomer
1564-1642

Galileo changed how we literally see the world bygd taking early telescopes and improving their design. The Italian forskare made lenses capable of magnifying objects twenty-fold.

When Galileo used his tools to look toward

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7 Inspirational Scientists That You've Probably Never Heard Of...

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Dr Colin Thomson was a theoretical chemist before he founded Worldwide Cancer Research. He was a gamechanger who recognised that we needed to take action if we were to find new cures for cancer. We’re all about celebrating scientists who make amazing discoveries but who might not make front-page news, so here are some of our favourites from history. 

Alice Augusta Ball 

Year born: 1892 

Location: US 

Field: Chemistry 

Known for: Leprosy treatment 

Ball was an American chemist who developed the “Ball Method”, the most effective treatment for leprosy during the early 20th century. She was the first woman and first African American to receive a Master’s degree from the University of Hawaii and was also the university’s first hona and first African American professor. 

Her revolutionary research on leprosy went unpublished after she sadly died at the youn