Known for: Calculated the orbit of Halley’s Comet His main credits include formulating the laws of gravitation and motion. He published several books, formulated several scientific laws and made significant discoveries. Newton is one of the most influential scientists in history. Boyle’s Law refers to the relationship between a gas and pressure in a closed system when the temperature remains the same. Physicist and chemist who is partially credited with creating the field of modern chemistry. He published a treatise on projective geometry and is known for his work in mathematical probability theories. Mathematician and phycisist who is credited with making the first usable calculator, called the Pascaline. Known for: Modern theories of probabilities He also studied and produced scientific evidence for the causes of wind.

He is also known for creating the barometer and Torricelli’s Law. Mathematician and physicist who built several telescopes and microscopes. Also developed the Keplerian Telescope, which was an improvement on previous telescopes. He confirmed the different phases of Venus with a telescope and observed sunspots and the moons of Jupiter.ĭefined a new type of astronomy called “celestial physics,” which said that God created the world in a way that can only be studied through reasoning. Known for: Father of Modern Science HeliocentrismĪstronomer, physicist, mathematician and philospher who said the earth and planets revolve around the sun. He theorized that the sun was the center of the universe rather than the Earth, which was a controversial claim at the time. Known for: Heliocentric Model of the UniverseĪstronomer and mathematician from the Renaissance era. Also one of the most well-known artists throughout history. Renaissance thinker who made several inventions and discoveries in the fields of engineering, anatomy, and hydrodynamics. His works contributed greatly to the knowledge of anatomy, pathology, physiology, neurology, pharmacology, logic, and philosophy. He was a famous philosopher and surgeon amongst the Romans. Galen was best known as Galen of Pergamon. He also designed many machines of antiquity. He created a formula to calculate the area of the underside of a parabola. Known for: Archimedes Principle, Archimedes ScrewĪstronomer, scientist, and physicist with several inventions to his name.

His ideas helped shape Western scientific thought into the Renaissance until they were replaced with with Newtonian physics. Wrote about many scientific topics, including biology, physics and zoology. Known for: Theory of Three Psyches, Scientific Method He had the theory of the vapors, which stated that many diseases were the result of a bad diet. Here are some of the most influential visionaries throughout history, organized in chronological order, who have made a significant contribution to the scientific community and to our everyday lives.Ĭredited with writing the Hippocratic Oath that today’s medical professionals still follow in their practice. Without pioneering scientists working towards cures for diseases, new inventions, and better ways to do things, life today would be different. The film was made possible by a grant from Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation initiative dedicated to engaging everyone with the process of science.Scientific discoveries over the centuries have helped shape the way we live today. General Tso, The City Dark) and advised by world-renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog ( Fitzcarraldo,Īguirre, The Wrath of God, Grizzly Man), The Most Unknown is an ambitious look at a side of science never before shown on screen. What emerges is a deeply human trip to the foundations of discovery and a powerful reminder that the unanswered questions are the most crucial ones to pose.ĭirected by Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ian Cheney ( The Search for How did life begin? What is time? What is consciousness? How much do we really know?īy introducing researchers from diverse backgrounds for the first time, then dropping them into new, immersive field work they previously hadn’t tackled, the film pushes the boundaries of how science storytelling is approached. The Most Unknown is an epic documentary film that sends nine scientists to extraordinary parts of the world to uncover unexpected answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions.

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