1. Gravity
The discovery of gravity explained why objects fall and how planets move, laying the foundation for modern physics and astronomy.
2. Electricity
Understanding electricity revolutionized human civilization, enabling lighting, communication, computing, and industrial development.
3. Germ Theory of Disease
This discovery proved that microorganisms cause diseases, leading to improved hygiene, vaccines, and modern medicine.
4. Evolution by Natural Selection
The theory of evolution transformed biology by explaining how species adapt and change over time.
5. DNA Structure
The discovery of DNA’s double-helix structure revealed how genetic information is stored and passed between generations.
6. Penicillin
The discovery of antibiotics saved millions of lives by making previously fatal infections treatable.
7. Relativity
Einstein’s theory of relativity changed our understanding of space, time, and gravity at a fundamental level.
8. The Heliocentric Model
The realization that Earth orbits the Sun reshaped astronomy and challenged long-held beliefs about the universe.
9. Radioactivity
The discovery of radioactivity led to advances in medical imaging, cancer treatment, and nuclear energy.
10. Quantum Mechanics
Quantum theory revolutionized physics by explaining the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales.
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