Eureka! looks at the instances in which some of the world's greatest inventions were conceived and explains how creative genius has enabled some individuals to look right through a problem and come up with a solution that has eluded rivals. From the excitement of Newton's historic discovery of the laws of gravity to the more recent creation of Teflon, this fascinating book illuminates an amazing variety of inventions, as well as the moments of inspiration (and sometimes perspiration) behind them.
Describes the scientists behind the two most commonly used temperature scales, and explains how their scientific research and innovations are still used today.
Describes the life and accomplishments of the famous astronomer, from his experiments involving gravity and physics to his improvement of the telescope and his then-controversial theories on the structure of the universe.
Describes the life and accomplishments of the famous scientist, from his early life and education to his famous studies on gravity, light, and color, and explains how his scientific breakthroughs are still used today.
Describes the life and accomplishments of the famous inventor, from his childhood and early teaching career to the advent of the telephone, and explains how his innovations are still used today.
Describes the lives and accomplishments of the famous chemists, from their personal and professional lives to how their scientific research on radioactivity is still used today.