Famous Scientists

Accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker
Benjamin Banneker was the first African-American scientist who built a clock entirely made of WOOD! He played a vital role in surveying the capital of United States of America. Read on to know more about the accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker...

List of Famous Inventors
Here is a list of famous inventors, who have made significant innovative contributions in various fields.

Famous Marine Biologists
Marine biologists are the scientists who conduct research on the life and the habitat of water plants and animals. Marine biologists study the aquatic ecosystems, which are conducive for the growth and cultivation of a various species of plants and animals. World-famous marine biologists are listed here.

Famous Women Scientists
Women’s contribution to the field of science is undoubtedly valuable. Some of them gained recognition worth their work while some were left ignored. To know about some of the very famous women scientists, read on…

Alexander Graham Bell Biography
Alexander Graham Bell, the man behind the invention of the telephone, was a famous scientist and inventor. Let us take a look at the life of this brilliant innovator in the Alexander Graham Bell biography.

Wildlife Biologists
A scientist who studies about the habitat and the life processes of a wild animal or plant species is known as a wildlife biologist. Here are a few world famous wildlife biologists. Read on to know more…

Famous Black Mathematicians
Times have witnessed many well-known mathematicians who have come up with interesting new discoveries in the field of mathematics. To know about some of the famous Black mathematicians, read on…

Famous Scientists in Genetic Research
Today genetics has become a frontier area for scientific research. There have been revolutionary breakthroughs in this field, that have made genetics a science with great potential, particularly in the medical sciences. Let's have a look at some famous scientists who have made an invaluable contribution to genetic research.

Famous African American Inventors
The African American community has produced numerous outstanding scientists and inventors. Read on to learn about a few of them.

American Inventors
Here is an account of some of the famous American inventors whose inventions have impacted and improved the lives of people worldwide.

History of Radio - Who invented the Radio
Who invented the radio is a very debatable topic. A number of researchers have contributed to it. The history of radio can be considered from 1895.

List of Famous Scientists in History
Here is a list of some of the famous scientists in history and a brief about them.

Famous Mathematicians
Archimedes, Euclid, Sir Isaac Newton, Pythagoras, Blaise Pascal, Carl Gauss, Aryabhatta, Ramanujam - find out about the works of these famous mathematicians.

Accomplishments of Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein, a famous scientist is well known for his brilliant contributions in the field of physics and in particular, famous for the theory of relativity. The Accomplishments of Albert Einstein are many and varied. They range from discoveries of the mysteries of the universe to being a promoter of peace and freedom of expression in a time of fear of communism.

Charles Darwin Biography
Read the life history and biography of Charles Darwin, the eminent English Naturalist…

Isaac Newton Predicts Apocalypse
An exhibit premiering in Jerusalem this week contains manuscripts written by Sir Isaac Newton that predict the date of the Apocalypse.

Thomas Alva Edison Inventions
Inventions of Thomas Alva Edison, a genius, famous scientist holding 1093 patents clearly reflects the importance of experimentation and pursuance without loosing hope. His inventions changed the lives of ordinary people miraculously…

Albert Einstein: Biography
An effort has been made to present a brief selective life sketch of Albert Einstein, the most celebrated scientist of the last century. His great contribution to science (Physics) and society has been sought to be put in perspective.

Thomas Alva Edison Biography
Life history and biography of Thomas Edison, one of the greatest scientists ever happened to born on earth.

Could Archimedes have lifted the earth?
Archimedes, the great mathematician, made a claim to King Hiero of Syracuse that he could move the earth if given a place to stand. But was this really possible? Imagining that he had another planet to stand on and a lever large enough to do so, could he really have moved the earth? Scientifically speaking, yes and no.

Michael Faraday - A Man Way Ahead Of His Time
Is it possible to create electricity with just a magnet and a wire? Read on and discover what Michael Faraday did before we were even born.

Schiller's Family Exhumed As Scientists Work to Crack Mystery of the Two Skulls
Two skulls, one poet. It is a riddle that has been vexing experts for years. But now scientists hope to finally determine which skull belonged to Germany's most famous playwright, Friedrich Schiller.

Ten Important People Of The Twentieth Century
Learn about some of the famous leaders, entertainers, builders, scientists and icons of the 20th Century, including Einstein, Henry Ford, Churchill, Estee Lauder, Mother Terasa, Lucille Ball, Muhammad Ali, Rachel Carson, The Beatles and Margaret Thatcher.

Letters Reveal Relative Truth of Einstein's Family Life
Documents show 20th century giant was generous, affectionate - and adulterous

Top Scientists Get £245m to Revolutionise World Health
Some of the world's most inventive scientists were yesterday awarded grants totalling $450m (£245m) to turn their outside-the-box ideas into practical solutions to the 14 greatest problems besetting human health today.

Albert Einstein, The Universe, And Leadership
After a quest of several decades to identify the differences between great leaders and poor leaders, leadership expert Brent Filson has taken a cue from Albert Einstein and the great physicist's quest to find the unified field theory of the universe. Brent has developed what he calls "The Unified Field Theory of Leadership Success" – four propositions that can help you be a much more effective leader.

Missile Man Cruises Into Indian Presidency
A popular scientist known as the Missile Man and famous more for his informal dress sense than his political experience was elected president of India yesterday. APJ Abdul Kalam, a quirky former academic and civil servant respected for his humility, earned immense popularity in India for...