Scientists

Paul Adrien Maurice Dirac (1902–1984) was a British theoretical physicist whose profound contributions to quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics earned him a place among the giants of modern physics. Known …

James Clerk Maxwell (1831–1879) was a Scottish physicist and mathematician whose contributions to science rival those of Newton and Einstein. Though less known to the general public, his work laid …

Werner Heisenberg was a German theoretical physicist who forever changed our understanding of the atomic world. Known best for formulating the uncertainty principle, he was a central figure in the …

Niels Henrik David Bohr was a Danish physicist whose work revolutionized our understanding of atomic structure and quantum theory. Born in 1885, Bohr became one of the central figures of …

Introduction John von Neumann was one of the most brilliant and versatile minds of the 20th century. A child prodigy turned mathematical titan, his work laid the foundations for quantum …

James Hutton (1726-1797) was a pioneering Scottish geologist, chemist, naturalist, and experimental farmer, often celebrated as the “Father of Modern Geology.” His revolutionary theories and meticulous observations laid the groundwork …