Isaac Newton

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50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and work of Isaac Newton. Although this English scientist and mathematician is best known for his theory of universal gravitation, he worked in a variety of domains and made major discoveries that revolutionised the way we see the world. Newton remains one of history¿s greatest and most influential scientists: until the 20th century, all of modern science was shaped by his theories, and his work laid the foundations for the discipline of classical mechanics.

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