Won a Nobel Prize in physics. His theory of relativity came from inadequacies in Newtonian mechanics. Explained Brownian movement of molecules. Laid the foundation for photon theory of light.
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Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907)
Created the periodic table of elements,, but left gaps for elements he predicted would be found in the future. Originally ordered atoms by their atomic weight. Sorted the elements based on their chemical properties.
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Watson and Crick
Researched DNA at Cambridge. Discovered the double helix structure of DNA. Received the Nobel Prize for their work with Maurice Wilkins. They were credited for the most important biological work in the past 100 years.
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Isaac Newton (1643-1727)
Made a reflecting telescope in 1668. Discovered that white light is made up of all colours. Published 'Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy' about gravity. Laws of motion: F=ma, equal and opposite forces, velocity is constant.
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Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543)
Founder of modern astronomy. Found that the Earth travels around the Sun. He went against philosophical and religious beliefs at the time. Believed by Galileo and Bruno.
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Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
Has famous theories for evolution and natural selection. Wrote 'The Origin of Species'. Found similarities between animals and plants on the Galapagos Islands and in Sound America. Theorised that survival is determined by ability to adapt.
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Created the periodic table of elements,, but left gaps for elements he predicted would be found in the future. Originally ordered atoms by their atomic weight. Sorted the elements based on their chemical properties.
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Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907)
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Researched DNA at Cambridge. Discovered the double helix structure of DNA. Received the Nobel Prize for their work with Maurice Wilkins. They were credited for the most important biological work in the past 100 years.
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Made a reflecting telescope in 1668. Discovered that white light is made up of all colours. Published 'Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy' about gravity. Laws of motion: F=ma, equal and opposite forces, velocity is constant.
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Founder of modern astronomy. Found that the Earth travels around the Sun. He went against philosophical and religious beliefs at the time. Believed by Galileo and Bruno.
wow these are so bad im so sorry anyone who sees these because they're just copied up from my notes so it's easier for me to remember. i wouldn't recommend using these if you're actually looking to remember and learn stuff yourself, but go ahead.
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