Scientists Who Changed the World
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”The twentieth century was the only century in history when a single species, humans, had acquired significant power to change the nature of the whole world.” This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Rachel Carson, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biology. Carson’s famous book called Silent Spring changed the world's understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment, helping to launch the modern environmental movement.
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, a scientist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of physics. Newton’s groundbreaking theory of gravity and the Laws of Motion proved a great leap forward in science and changed the world's understanding of the forces at work on Earth and in space.
Stephen Hawking’s stated his goal was “No less than a complete understanding of the universe.” This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Stephen Hawking, a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics. Hawking’s theories always inspired and challenged colleagues, and his strength was building on older theories and revolutionizing them into new theories such as black hole radiation.