1. Born in Germany in 1879 At a very young age could comprehend tricky and complicated theories of arithmetic Formulated the theory of relativity One of the most renowned physicist of the twentieth century 1

2. Born in Scotland in 1847 Invented the first practical telephone Also known for inventing optical communications, hydrofoils, metal detector and aeronautic. 2

3. Born in Massachusetts in 1706. Was an American politician, scientist, inventor, civic activist, statesman, soldier, and diplomat. Invented the lightning rod, bifocals, and carriage odometer Owned a printing office in Pennsylvania 3

4. Born at Shrewsbury in 1809. Formulated the theory of evolution Evolution is the law of nature and all living things on earth have descended from common ancestors who lived millions of years ago Proved that animal and plants have evolved in an orderly manner and keep on evolving even today. 4

5. Born in Italy in 1564 Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and flautist Played a vital role in the Scientific revolution First to use a refracting telescope “Father of modern observational astronomy” 5

6. Born on a farm in Michigan in 1883 American industrialist and inventor who formulated the assembly-line methods for automobile manufacturing. Invention led to faster production at a lower cost. It inspired the Industrial Revolution in the U.S. and worldwide. 6

7. Born in 1642 Was an English mathematician and physicist Know for his outstanding contributions to physics Invented calculus and formulated the three laws of motion and the universal theory of gravitation 7

8. Born in New York City in 1914 One of the most respected medical scientist of the century Became part of the group that developed a vaccine against the flu Invented the polio vaccine 8

9. Born in France in 1822 Founded the science of microbiology and proved that most infectious diseases are caused by micro-organisms Encouraged many doctors to sanitize their hands and equipment before surgery Inventor of a new process known as pateurization 9

10. Born in 1867 in Warsaw First person in history to be awarded with two Nobel Prizes in diverse field of science (chemistry and physics) Know for her theory of radioactivity Also know for the discovery of two new elements, polonium and radium 10