100 Science Discoveries That Changed the World

100 Science Discoveries That Changed the World is a book that charts the great breakthroughs in scientific understanding, from Euclid and Archimedes to present-day Nobel Prize winners. It covers all branches of science, including geometry, number theory, cosmology, the laws of motion, particle physics, electricity, magnetism, the laws of gasses, optical theory, cell biology, conservation of energy, natural selection, radiation, quantum theory, special relativity, superconductivity, thermodynamics, genomes, plate tectonics, and the uncertainty principal.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2021
Publisher: Pavilion Books

From the early Greek mathematicians Euclid and Archimedes to the present-day Nobel Prize winners, 100 Science Discoveries That Changed the World chronicles the profound breakthroughs in scientific understanding. Each entry delves into the story of the research, the significance of the science, and its profound impact on the scientific world. Additionally, the book provides a comprehensive resume of each scientist's career, showcasing their other achievements, sometimes in entirely unrelated fields, such as Isaac Newton's contributions to the laws of motion and the component parts of light.

Spanning all branches of science, the book covers a wide range of topics, including geometry, number theory, cosmology, the laws of motion, particle physics, electricity, magnetism, the laws of gases, optical theory, cell biology, conservation of energy, natural selection, radiation, quantum theory, special relativity, superconductivity, thermodynamics, genomes, plate tectonics, and the uncertainty principal.

The list of scientists featured in the book is illustrious and includes renowned figures such as Albert Einstein, Alessandro Volta, Alexander Fleming, Amedeo Avogrado, Andre Geim, Antoine Lavoisier, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, Archimedes, Benoit Mandelbrot, Carl Friedrich Gauss, Charles Darwin, Christian Doppler, Copernicus, Crick and Watson, Dmitri Mendeleev, Edwin Hubble, Enrico Fermi, Ernest Rutherford, Erwin Schrodinger, Euclid, Fermat, Frederick Sanger, Galileo Galilei, Georg Ohm, Georges Lemaitre, Heike Kamerlingh, Isaac Newton, Jacques Charles, James Clerk Maxwell, James Prescott Joule, Jean Buridan, Johanes Kepler, John Ambrose Fleming, John Dalton, John OKeefe, Joseph Black, Josiah Gibbs, Lord Kelvin, Lord Rayleigh, Louis Pasteur, Marie Curie, Martinus Beijerinck, Michael Faraday, Murray Gell-Mann & George Zweig, Neils Bohr, Nicholas Steno, Peter Higgs, Pierre Curie, Ptolemy, Robert Boyle, Robert Brown, Robert Hooke, Roger Bacon, Rudolf Clausius, Seleucus, Shen Kuo, Stanl.

These discoveries have not only revolutionized our understanding of the natural world but have also had far-reaching implications for various industries, including medicine, technology, and energy. They have paved the way for new technologies, such as the Internet, smartphones, and renewable energy sources, and have helped us to address some of the most pressing global challenges, such as climate change and poverty.

In conclusion, 100 Science Discoveries That Changed the World is a captivating and informative book that showcases the remarkable contributions of scientists throughout history. It serves as a testament to the power of scientific inquiry and the endless possibilities for discovery and innovation. By exploring these groundbreaking discoveries, we gain a deeper appreciation for the world around us and the incredible impact that science has had on our lives.

Weight: 894g
Dimension: 193 x 240 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911663546