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1941
Present

Louis J. Ignarro

May 31, 1941
Pharmacologist

Explore the remarkable timeline of Louis J. Ignarro, the American pharmacologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1998 for his discoveries concerning nitric oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system. Discover key milestones and achievements in Ignarro's career, from his early education to his groundbreaking research and significant contributions to medical science.

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Science
1928
Present

Elias James Corey

July 12, 1928
Chemist

Explore the timeline of Elias James Corey, an influential American organic chemist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1990. This timeline highlights his major achievements, contributions to the field of synthetic organic chemistry, and his impact on the scientific community.

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Science
1936
Present

Harald zur Hausen

March 11, 1936
Virologist

Discover the significant milestones in the life and career of Harald zur Hausen, a renowned German virologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008 for his groundbreaking research linking human papillomavirus (HPV) to cervical cancer. Explore his early life, key research contributions, and impact on cancer prevention.

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Science
1852
1911

Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff

August 30, 1852
Chemist

Explore the timeline of Jacobus Henricus van 't Hoff, the first Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate, known for his foundational work in chemical kinetics, osmotic pressure, and stereochemistry. Discover the key events and achievements in the life of one of the most influential chemists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Science
1910
1995

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

October 19, 1910
Astrophysicist

Explore the pivotal moments in the life of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, the eminent astrophysicist known for his groundbreaking work on stellar evolution and black holes. This timeline delves into his significant achievements, contributions to science, Nobel Prize win, and enduring impact on astrophysics.

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Science
1941
Present

Pierre Agostini

July 23, 1941
Physicist

Explore the timeline of Pierre Agostini, an esteemed physicist known for his groundbreaking work in the field of attosecond physics and contributions that led to his Nobel Prize win. Delve into key milestones of his illustrious career, including his education, major discoveries, and awards.

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Science
1927
Present

Vernon L. Smith

January 1, 1927
Economist

Explore the timeline of Vernon L. Smith, a pioneering figure in experimental economics. From his early life and education to his groundbreaking experiments and Nobel Prize recognition, this timeline highlights key events and achievements in the career of Vernon L. Smith.

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Science
1886
Present

Archibald Hill

September 26, 1886
Physiologist

Explore the timeline of Archibald Hill, a distinguished British physiologist and biophysicist, renowned for his pioneering work on muscle physiology and thermodynamics. Key milestones in his career include his Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1922 and significant contributions to the understanding of muscular activity and the heat generation process in muscles. Discover his impactful contributions to science and his role in the development of biophysics as a field.

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Science
1937
Present

Roald Hoffmann

July 18, 1937
Chemist

Explore the timeline of Roald Hoffmann, an acclaimed chemist renowned for his contributions to molecular orbital theory. From his early life in Poland to his Nobel Prize-winning achievements in 1981, delve into key moments that shaped his illustrious career in chemistry and academia.

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Science
1929
Present

Isamu Akasaki

January 30, 1929
Physicist

Explore the timeline of Isamu Akasaki, a renowned Japanese scientist and Nobel Prize winner in Physics known for his pioneering work on blue LEDs. Discover key milestones in his life and career, from his early education and groundbreaking research to his enduring impact on modern technology.

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Science
1899
Present

John Hasbrouck Van Vleck

March 13, 1899
Physicist

Explore the timeline of John Hasbrouck Van Vleck, a renowned physicist and mathematician known for his pioneering work in quantum mechanics and magnetism. Discover significant milestones in his life including his education, career achievements, Nobel Prize win, and contributions to science.

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Science
1936
Present

Yuan T. Lee

November 19, 1936
Chemist

Explore the timeline of Yuan T. Lee, a renowned chemist and Nobel Laureate, known for his groundbreaking work in chemical dynamics. Follow his journey from early education to his Nobel-winning research and contributions to the field of chemistry.

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Science
1858
1947

Max Planck

April 23, 1858
Physicist

Explore the timeline of Max Planck, the German physicist whose groundbreaking work in quantum theory revolutionized our understanding of atomic and subatomic processes. This timeline covers key events in Planck's life, from his birth in 1858 to his contributions to physics, including the formulation of Planck's constant, and his lasting impact on science until his death in 1947.

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Science
1917
1986

James Rainwater

December 9, 1917
Physicist

Explore the life and career of James Rainwater, featuring key milestones from his birth in 1917, his Nobel Prize-winning work in nuclear physics, to his impactful contributions in academia and science. Discover the important dates and achievements that marked the timeline of this influential physicist.

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Science
1939
Present

John O'Keefe

November 18, 1939
Neuroscientist

Explore the timeline of John O'Keefe, renowned neuroscientist, detailing his groundbreaking discoveries in spatial memory and navigation. Discover key milestones in his career, including his Nobel Prize-winning research on the brain's GPS system.

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Science
1921
Present

Jack Steinberger

May 25, 1921
Physicist

Explore the timeline of Jack Steinberger, the renowned physicist who made significant contributions to particle physics. From his early life and education through his groundbreaking work on neutrinos and his receipt of the Nobel Prize, Steinberger's journey is a testament to the power of scientific inquiry and discovery.

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Science
1929
2007

Paul C. Lauterbur

May 6, 1929
Chemist, Professor

Explore the significant milestones in the life and career of Paul C. Lauterbur, the Nobel Prize-winning chemist whose groundbreaking work led to the development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), transforming medical diagnostics.

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Science
1928
Present

Alexei Alexeyevich Abrikosov

June 25, 1928
Physicist

Explore the timeline of Alexei Alexeyevich Abrikosov, a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of condensed matter physics. Born in 1928, Abrikosov's notable work on type-II superconductors earned him a Nobel Prize in Physics in 2003. His career spanned decades, marked by his roles at the Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics and Argonne National Laboratory in the United States. Discover key events and achievements from his life and career through this detailed timeline.

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Science
1933
Present

Arno Allan Penzias

April 26, 1933
Physicist

Explore the timeline of Arno Allan Penzias, a renowned physicist and radio astronomer. Discover key milestones in his life, including his groundbreaking work in the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation, which earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics. Learn about his educational background, career achievements, and contributions to science and technology.

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Science
1874
1949

August Krogh

November 15, 1874
Physiologist

Explore the life and achievements of August Krogh, a renowned Danish physiologist. Follow his timeline of scientific contributions, including his Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the regulatory mechanism of capillaries in skeletal muscle. This timeline provides insights into his groundbreaking research and its impact on the field of physiology.

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Science
1940
Present

Brian Josephson

January 4, 1940
Physicist

Explore the timeline of Brian Josephson, the renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and superconductivity, including the discovery of the Josephson effect. Follow his life's journey from early education to his Nobel Prize-winning work and beyond.

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Science
1929
2018

Richard E. Taylor

November 2, 1929
Physicist

Explore the timeline of Richard E. Taylor, the renowned Canadian physicist who shared the 1990 Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work in deep inelastic scattering experiments at SLAC. Discover key events and achievements throughout his life and career.

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Science
1943
Present

Tim Hunt

February 19, 1943
Biochemist

Explore the timeline of Tim Hunt, the renowned British biochemist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2001 for his groundbreaking discoveries in cell cycle regulation. From his early academic career and significant scientific contributions to the controversies surrounding his comments on gender in science, delve into the life and legacy of Tim Hunt.

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Science
1940
2018

Thomas A. Steitz

August 23, 1940
Biochemist

Explore the life and achievements of Thomas A. Steitz, a renowned biochemist and Nobel Laureate. This timeline outlines his significant contributions to science, his groundbreaking work on the structure and function of the ribosome, and other milestones throughout his distinguished career.

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