Great Scientists

"That all things are changed, and that nothing really perishes, and that the sum of matter remains exactly the same, is sufficiently certain." ~ Francis Bacon, 1561-1626 - Cogitationes de Natura Rerum

It's doubtful any scientist will disagree with Francis Bacon - and yet, within the parameters of that statement there is a gap. Some of the following articles will attempt to address it. Learn about the thinkers behind the projects, men and women like like Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Florence Nightingale, Alfred Binet, Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Rachel Carson, Sophie Germain and Stephen Hawking.

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Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker - The Puppet of Natural Selection

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker's legacy is his contribution to botany and its part in helping to establish Darwin's Theory of Evolution.

Jan 1, 2012 – Janet Cameron

Bonnie Bassler and her Work on Bacterial Communication

A brief study of the American molecular biologist responsible for groundbreaking research into bacterial conversations and quorum sensing.

Dec 3, 2011 – Richard Cunliffe

Wild, Weird Facts About Charles Darwin's World

Brief, anecdotal insights into an immortal of science who was also a sensitive human being. He showed us our origins but was scorned and derided in return.

Nov 7, 2011 – Janet Cameron

Leonardo da Vinci -- The Early Years

It is fair to say that no one in the history of mankind has accomplished and contributed as much in so many diverse fields as Leonardo da Vinci.

Jun 13, 2011 – Mellissa Bushby

The Life of Carolus Linnaeus, the Swedish Naturalist

Famous for his work in botany, Linnaeus invented the system known as binomial nomenclature, which is the formal classification used to name various species.

Jun 7, 2011 – Mellissa Bushby

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