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700 BCE
Geber's Scientific Method (Chemistry)
Geber introduces the scientific method and experimentation in chemistry, becoming the "father of chemistry". -
600 BCE
Thales Links Natural Events to Natural Causes
Thales, the "father of science', proposed that natural events like lightning and earthquakes have natural causes. -
350 BCE
Aristotle Creates Empiricism
Aristotle argued that knowledge of nature must be based on evidence and logic. -
1500
The Scientific Revolution in Europe
Many scientific advancements were made in this short period of a few hundred years. -
1500
The Sun is Found to Be the Center of the Solar System
Copernicus makes a model of the universe featuring the sun at the center of the universe, not earth. -
Galileo Galilei
Galileo made significant discoveries in fundamental science and applied science. For example, he advanced the telescope shortly after it was invented and studied astrology. -
Marie Curie discovers Radium
Marie Curie isolated a new element that came to be called "Radium". -
Einstein Publishes his Theory of Relativity
This theory of relativity both relates to matter and energy and shows gravity as a property of space and time. -
Maria Goeppert-Mayer Makes a New Model of the Nucleus
Maria discovered a new nuclear shell model of the atomic nucleus, then won a Nobel Prize for it. -
The First Pulsar Planets are Found
Aleksander Wolszczan and Dale Frail observe the first confirmed discovery of planets outside of the solar system. -
Mario Molina: Ozone Layer Pollution
Mario Molina makes important discoveries about how the ozone layer is getting destroyed by pollution. -
Dolly the Sheep was Cloned
At Roslin Institute, Dolly (1996-2003), was cloned using nuclear transfer from an adult somatic cell, becoming the first mammal cloned. -
Water is Found on Mars!
NASA confirms evidence that water flows on Mars.
