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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Abdul Qadeer Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Pakistani nuclear physicist who was the founder of the uranium enrichment program for Pakistan's atomic bomb project.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Werner Heisenberg

For Students 9th - 10th
German born Werner Heisenberg was a notable physicist who worked on numerous projects, including quantum theory.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Hans Bethe Biographical

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Hans Bethe (1906-2005 CE), concentrating on his scientific research in nuclear physics.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Science Hero: Benjamin Franklin

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief article overviews some of Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments as a scientist and a political diplomat, whose efforts not only made him "one of the most famous scientists of his day," but also a hero to early American Colonists.
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: Willo: The Dinosaur With a Heart

For Students 3rd - 8th
Willo is a Thescelosaurus that lived 66 million years ago. Scientists discovered his fossilized heart inside his skeleton and were able to apply medical technology to analyze it. A description of the project and its findings is given...