Norman Haworth was born on March 19th, 1883

Organic chemist and professor who pioneered the development of organic synthesis methods, leading to the discovery of numerous natural products, including alkaloids and steroids.

Organic chemist and Nobel laureate who developed a new way to synthesize complex molecules, revolutionizing the field of chemistry. His work led to the creation of new medicines and materials.

A Scottish biochemist and academic who discovered the structure of nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA and RNA, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1957.

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.

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.

A German-Irish biochemist and academic who discovered penicillin's antibacterial properties and developed it as a therapeutic agent, revolutionizing the treatment of bacterial infections.

Discovered penicillin, a revolutionary antibiotic, and pioneered its use in medicine. This breakthrough has saved countless lives and transformed the field of healthcare.