Isaac Newton revolutionized physics with Principia Mathematica. He also made major contributions to optics and developed calculus, laying the groundwork for modern science
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The first to win Nobel Prizes in two fields- Physics and Chemistry, Marie Curie's research on radioactivity led to the discovery of radium and polonium, transforming medical treatments like X-rays and cancer therapies
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Albert Einstein's theory of relativity and his iconic equation reshaped physics, from quantum mechanics to cosmology. His work made him a symbol of scientific genius and an advocate for peace
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Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection transformed biology and deepened our understanding of life's diversity and humanity's place in nature
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Nikola Tesla, the genius behind alternating current (AC) electricity, also pioneered wireless communication and renewable energy
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Galileo Galilei's telescope revealed Jupiter's moons and Venus's phases. His defense of heliocentrism reshaped astronomy and paved the way for modern physics
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Stephen Hawking revolutionised cosmology with his work on black holes and Hawking radiation. Despite battling ALS, his resilience and groundbreaking insights made him a global icon of science
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Ada Lovelace foresaw computers as creative tools for music and art, not just calculators. Her collaboration with Charles Babbage earned her the title of the first computer programmer
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Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin, the first antibiotic, transformed medicine and saved countless lives, earning him a Nobel Prize and ushering in the antibiotic era
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Aristotle, a philosopher and polymath, systematically studied natural phenomena, laying the foundation for biology, physics, and Western philosophy. His influence endures across centuries