Developed the first noble gas compounds, a groundbreaking achievement in chemistry. Their work expanded understanding of chemical bonding and reactivity.
Born in 1893
A pioneering scientist who discovered deuterium, a heavy isotope of hydrogen, and later contributed to the discovery of many other elements, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.
Born in 1912
A renowned chemist and academic who discovered and isolated ten transuranic elements, including plutonium, and was a leading figure in the development of nuclear energy. His work had a profound impact on our understanding of the periodic table and the properties of atomic nuclei.
Born in 1901
Pioneering chemist and peace activist who won two unshared Nobel Prizes, one for chemistry and one for peace, for his groundbreaking work on the nature of the chemical bond and his tireless efforts to promote nuclear disarmament.
Born in 1896
Developed the molecular orbital method, a fundamental concept in chemistry that explains the structure and behavior of molecules. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1966 for his work.
Born in 1881
Developed groundbreaking theories on polymers, revolutionizing the field of organic chemistry, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1953.
99 Years Old
A German chemist and Nobel laureate who pioneered the study of fast chemical reactions and developed methods to measure their rates, greatly advancing our understanding of biochemical processes.
97 Years Old
German physicist and Nobel laureate discovered the resonance absorption of gamma radiation, a phenomenon that allows for precise measurements of atomic nuclei, leading to breakthroughs in physics and chemistry.
Born in 1902
A Hungarian physicist and mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics and nuclear physics, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1963.