History's Most Influential Scientists and Their Earth-Shattering Contributions

Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei, often referred to as the "father of modern science," made significant contributions to the scientific revolution of the 17th century. His improvements to the telescope and consequent astronomical observations supported Copernican heliocentrism and led to his conflict with the Catholic Church. Galileo's work laid the foundation for modern physics and astronomy, and his approach to the scientific method has influenced the conduct of science to this day.