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- 3. Tesla An inventor and electrical engineer known for his contributions to the development of alternating current (AC) electrical systems. He was a pioneer in the field of electromagnetism.
- 5. Newton A mathematician and physicist who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation. His work laid the foundation for modern physics and calculus.
- 6. Sagan An astronomer, cosmologist, and science communicator. He played a key role in popularizing science and space exploration through his TV series "Cosmos" and his books.
- 9. Franklin A polymath known for his experiments with electricity, particularly the invention of the lightning rod and the concept of positive and negative electrical charges. He was also a statesman, writer, and inventor.
- 13. Graham Bell An inventor and scientist credited with inventing the telephone. He also made significant contributions to the fields of telecommunications and hearing impairment.
- 14. Curie A physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
- 15. Darwin A naturalist and biologist who proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection. His book "On the Origin of Species" revolutionized the field of biology.
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- 1. Pasteur A chemist and microbiologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of diseases and the development of vaccines. He is known for his work on pasteurization and germ theory.
- 2. Franklin A chemist and X-ray crystallographer who made important contributions to the discovery of the structure of DNA. Her work provided crucial insights into the understanding of the molecular structure of life.
- 4. Tharp A geologist and oceanographic cartographer who mapped the ocean floor and contributed to the discovery of plate tectonics. Her work revolutionized the understanding of Earth's geology.
- 7. da Vinci An Italian polymath who excelled in various fields, including painting, sculpture, architecture, science, and engineering. He is renowned for his artistic masterpieces and conceptual inventions.
- 8. Goodall A primatologist and anthropologist known for her extensive study of chimpanzees in the wild. Her research has contributed greatly to our understanding of animal behavior and conservation.
- 10. Einstein A physicist known for his theory of relativity and the equation E=mc². He is considered one of the greatest scientific minds in history.
- 11. Galilei An astronomer, physicist, and mathematician who played a crucial role in the scientific revolution. He made significant discoveries in the field of astronomy and supported the heliocentric model of the solar system.
- 12. Hawking A theoretical physicist known for his work on black holes, cosmology, and the nature of the universe. Despite being diagnosed with a motor neuron disease, he made groundbreaking contributions to the field of physics.