Blog Posts Tagged Featured Scientists
Happy Birthday, Victor Babeș
Romanian biologist Victor Babeș is best known for his research on infectious diseases. But did you know he was once on track to become an actor? Learn about his fascinating life and work here.
Happy Birthday, Vera Rubin
Vera Rubin found groundbreaking evidence of dark matter in the 1970s. Today, scientists know that dark matter makes up around 84% of the universe. Learn more about her discovery here.
Happy Birthday, William Robert Grove
William Robert Grove is considered the “the Father of the Fuel Cell”. Read about how he went from studying to become a lawyer to developing the Grove cell.
Happy Birthday, Henrietta Swan Leavitt
Henrietta Swan Leavitt was once hired to measure and catalog stars based on their color and brightness by hand. Learn how she went on to make significant astronomical discoveries.
Happy Birthday, Chien-Shiung Wu
Chien-Shiung Wu conducted an experiment that changed the world of physics. Explore her life, discoveries, and legacy.
Happy Birthday, Harold Edgerton
Learn about the life, work, and legacy of Harold Edgerton, an engineer and photographer best known for revolutionizing strobe light and action photography.
Happy Birthday, Hermann Staudinger
Hermann Staudinger developed a macromolecular theory that laid the groundwork for the development of polymer chemistry. Explore his life, discoveries, and legacy here.
Happy Birthday, Edward Condon
Edward Condon made many contributions to quantum mechanics, designed the Nimatron, and explored whether UFOs could be of extraterrestrial origins. Learn more about his work here.