British chemist Humphry Davy was one of the most respected scientists of his day. However his lab assistant Michael Faraday, became even better known due to his work with electromagnetism and electrochemistry. Albert Einstein even kept a picture of Micheal Faraday on his study wall along with Isaac Newton. While Davy had discovered quite few elements on the periodic table, many say his greatest discovery was Michael Faraday.
The TV series LOST had a character with the last name Faraday. The name was supposedly a "shout out" to Michael Faraday.
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ReplyDeleteA great discovery either way
ReplyDeleteinteresting, I like science.
ReplyDeleteI haven´t heard about Humphrey Davy but Faraday is very well known. It was an interesting reading. Kisses:)
ReplyDeleteDidn't know the connection between these two scientists. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of him--it sounds like I should have, though!
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