Scientists and Inventors Who Changed the World

Developed the theory of relativity, transforming our understanding of space and time.

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Contributed to computer science, artificial intelligence, and cryptography, particularly during WWII.

Pioneered alternating current (AC) systems, revolutionizing electricity distribution and enabling widespread electrification.

Discovered radium and polonium, pioneering radioactivity research and earning two Nobel Prizes.

Formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, fundamentally changing physics.

Developed vaccines and pasteurization, significantly advancing public health.

Invented the light bulb and phonograph, revolutionizing technology and entertainment.

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Invented the telephone, enabling real-time communication over long distances.

Co-founded Apple, revolutionizing personal computing and mobile technology.

Improved telescopes, discovered Jupiter's moons, and supported the heliocentric model, laying the groundwork for modern astronomy.

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