More Scientists A-Z

Contains biographies, bibliographies and general resources for various scientists.

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    1. 21st Century Past Masters

      Large collection of articles on history's most famous scientists and inventors. Includes profiles of Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein.
      www.21stcentury.co.uk

      Large collection of articles on history's most famous scientists and inventors. Includes profiles of Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein.

    2. Arkwright, Richard - Cotton King

      Father of the 'satanic' mills of the industrial revolution. Info on his spinning machine, child-labour practices, and a biography.
      www2.exnet.com

      Father of the 'satanic' mills of the industrial revolution. Info on his spinning machine, child-labour practices, and a biography.

    3. Bell, Alexander Graham - Inventor of the Telephone

      Get the background facts on the man who developed a device that has changed the world. Features a simple explanation of Bell's experiments.
      www.mada.org.il

      Get the background facts on the man who developed a device that has changed the world. Features a simple explanation of Bell's experiments.

    4. Bessemer, Sir Henry - Man of Steel

      Meet the 19th-century inventor of a new-and-improved steel-making process, and learn about some of his less famous inventions.
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      Meet the 19th-century inventor of a new-and-improved steel-making process, and learn about some of his less famous inventions.

    5. Bragg, Sir William Lawrence - Physics Nobel Laureate

      Awarded the prize in 1915 for his work with X-rays, on crystal structure. Find info on his acclaimed partner too.
      www.almaz.com

      Awarded the prize in 1915 for his work with X-rays, on crystal structure. Find info on his acclaimed partner too.

    6. Challoner, Thomas - Alum

      Henry VIII, toasted seaweed, and stale human urine are the cast in this Yorkshire drama about a dyeing industry. Find out about Challoner's role.
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      Henry VIII, toasted seaweed, and stale human urine are the cast in this Yorkshire drama about a dyeing industry. Find out about Challoner's role.

    7. Copernicus, Nicolaus - MacTutor History of Mathematics

      First to state that the sun is the center of the universe, this astronomer developed the Copernican Theory. Includes links references and quotes.
      www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk

      First to state that the sun is the center of the universe, this astronomer developed the Copernican Theory. Includes links references and quotes.

    8. Crapper, Thomas - Toilet Flusher

      Discover the history of the royal flush, through the exploits of a Doncaster plumber. Biography and good links provided.
      www2.exnet.com

      Discover the history of the royal flush, through the exploits of a Doncaster plumber. Biography and good links provided.

    9. Dalton, John - Colour Blindness

      Find out about the mathematician who first described the symptoms of colour-blindness, based on his own observations. With links too.
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      Find out about the mathematician who first described the symptoms of colour-blindness, based on his own observations. With links too.

    10. Davy, Humphry - Spartacus

      Find a biography and image of the Penzance-born chemist who invented a safety lamp for use in coal mines.
      www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk

      Find a biography and image of the Penzance-born chemist who invented a safety lamp for use in coal mines.

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