Leonardo da Vinciβs study of mechanics led to the creation of early prototypes of flying machines and submarines. Biologist Carolus Linnaeus pioneered the hierarchal system of taxonomic classification in use today, Barbara McClintockβs genetics research garnered her the Nobel Prize in Medicine. The
The most influential science book of all time?
β Scribed by RAYNER, W
- Book ID
- 121907769
- Publisher
- Reed Business
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 414 KB
- Volume
- 215
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0262-4079
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