Wholesale Milestones of Science by James D. Stein

[Globe Pequot Publishing] If we were to judge humanity’s greatest accomplishments, science is almost certainly at the top of the list. The Milestones of Science is a collection of the most important and impressive breakthroughs in the history of science – as well as the scientists behind him – from the ancient world to what the future of science may hold. Comprised of riveting and readable stories from along the path of scientific discovery in the fields of Astronomy, The Earth, Matter, Forces and Energy, Chemistry, Life, Genetics & DNA, The Human Body, Disease, and Science in the 21st Century, author James D. Stein showcases the most noteworthy achievements of our species in a compelling and comprehensive way. The Milestones of Science highlights key observations, experiments, luminaries, and theories including: - The Astronomical work of Galileo, Newton, and Einstein - Black Holes, Quasars, and Pulsars - The Theory of Plate Tectonics - Lord Kelvin’s theory of The Ag