Science Revolution: 10 Famous Discoveries By Scientists

Samridhi Garg

Penicillin

Discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, this antibiotic revolutionized medicine by effectively treating bacterial infections.

Theory of Relativity

Albert Einstein's groundbreaking theory, introduced in 1905 and expanded in 1915, transformed our understanding of time, space, and gravity.

DNA Double Helix

James Watson and Francis Crick, in 1953, discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, which is fundamental to genetics and biology.

Gravity

Isaac Newton's discovery of gravity in 1687 explained the force that governs the motion of celestial bodies and objects on Earth.

Electricity

Michael Faraday's work in the 19th century laid the foundation for the practical use of electricity, leading to the development of electric generators and motors.

Radioactivity

Marie Curie's pioneering research in the early 20th century uncovered the phenomenon of radioactivity, leading to advances in nuclear physics and medicine.

Heliocentric Theory

Nicolaus Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model in 1543, revolutionizing the understanding of the solar system with the Sun at its center.

Insulin

Frederick Banting and Charles Best's discovery of insulin in 1921 provided a life-saving treatment for diabetes.

X-rays

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895 opened up new possibilities in medical imaging and diagnostics.

Periodic Table

Dmitri Mendeleev's creation of the periodic table in 1869 organized chemical elements in a way that revealed patterns in their properties.

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