ANCIENT, FOREIGN AND FILIPINO SCIENTISTS

ANCIENT, FOREIGN and FILIPINO SCIENTISTS

THE ANCIENT SCIENTISTS

PTOLEMY

 Ptolemy (born A.D. 90), was an astronomer whose model of the universe became the standard geocentric theory, until Copernicus. 

Ptolemy’s writings proved influential in early astronomy, and he was revered throughout the Middle Ages in Europe and Arabia. He also provided the most authoritative compilation of constellations in antiquity. Although he helped to discredit Aristarchos’ heliocentric universe (more on that later), and ensured the geocentric model would be universally accepted for the next 1,000 years, Ptolemy did much to raise the standard of astronomy.

THE FOREIGN SCIENTISTS

ALESSANDRO VOLTA

The famous Italian physicist Alessandro Volta is one of the revolutionary scientists, who developed the electrical battery, laying down the foundation of the electric age. Volt, the unit of electricity, has been named to honor this great scientist.

ARCHIMEDES

The next name on the list of greatest scientists who changed the world is that of the genius mathematician, Archimedes, who was responsible for laying the foundation of calculus. He also made discoveries on buoyancy, laws of lever, fluid equilibrium and hydrostatics.

MARIE CURIE

Marie Curie is the only women on the list of scientists who changed the world,. This Polish scientist was also the first woman to be honored with Nobel Prize. She dedicated her life to scientific experiments on radio activity and discovering elements which exhibited this property, such as radium and thorium. Her work in the field earned the title of “Mother of Atom Bomb”.

GALILEO

Next on the list of greatest scientists is Galileo, who made outstanding discoveries in the fields of physics and astronomy. He was the person who invented the telescope for studying heavenly bodies. Discovery of Law of pendulum is another one of his glorious contributions to the world. The 4 moons which revolve around Jupiter were discovered by him and are also named after this great scientist.

CHARLES DARWIN

Charles Darwin, the great English zoologist, is credited with presenting the theory of evolution, which has been a great contribution to the human race. The theory plays a key role in comprehending the origin of human life, besides explaining the diversity in it.

THOMAS ALVA EDISON

One of the most successful inventors was Thomas Alva Edison, who made 1093 inventions during his career, including lights, power, battery, telegraphs and mining. He also made improvements on telephone, besides inventing kinetoscope. He was a hard working scientist and spent more than 20 hours a day working.

NIKOLA TESLA

Nikola Tesla was a hidden genius, who played a key role in changing the world with a large number of inventions, most of which were copied or stolen by others. The 1856 born Serbian scientist was far ahead of his time. His achievements include generation of ac current much before Edison did it, besides inventions like RADAR and X Rays. He is also credited with invention of remote control, electric motor, neon lights and earthquake machine.

LOUIS PASTEUR

Louis Pasteur was a scientist recognized for his contributions in the field of biology and medicine, particularly for inventing the process of Pasteurization for preventing milk from being damaged by microbes. He was also acclaimed for finding vaccines for diseases like rabies and anthrax, in addition to cure for puerperal fever. He was called the father of microbiology as he discovered the Germ Theory, which helped in prevention and cure of disease.

ALBERT EINSTEIN

Featuring next on the list of top 10 scientists who changed the world is the great physicist, Albert Einstein, who is regarded as the father of modern physics. His greatest achievement is development of theory of relativity. The great German scientist was honored with Nobel Prize for Physics in 1921 for discovering the Law of Photoelectrical Effect.

SIR ISAAC NEWTON

One of the greatest scientists, who was responsible for discovering the law of gravity, was Sir Isaac Newton. The England born scientist also revolutionized mathematics by introducing the concept of Calculus. His other contributions include study of Laws of Motion, invention of telescope and study of speed of sound.

Aristotle, Michael Faraday, J C Bose and Stephen Hawking are some other great scientists who have brought about revolutionary changes in the world with their inventions and discoveries. They will always be remembered for their glorious contributions.