Famous Scientists is devoted to acknowledging the movers and shakers throughout history who advanced our world society for the common good. As a website devoted to famous scientists, the purpose here is to both enlighten and entertain.

Thomas Edison

For instance, the top portions of the web pages are devoted to delivering factual information about the famous scientists, while the bottom portions, or the "rumor has it" part is devoted to nothing more than bald face lies, misinformation, chicanery and tomfoolery.

The most famous scientists throughout history it must be noted had, for the most part, wonderful senses of humor. Besides contributing greatly to the various areas of science such as astronomy, biology, physics, mathematics and chemistry, the famous scientists outlined on this site also contributed with their wit, humor and general appreciation of the lighter elements of life.

It must be noted that some of the most famous scientists ever produced in this world had the most driest and delicious senses of humor themselves. From earth-shaking and world shattering discoveries, inventions and theories that changed nations and minds, the famous scientists have done more to enlighten Man that perhaps any other group that has lived.

The famous scientists listed here have brought us out of the Dark Ages and into an age of scientific inquiry, methodology and insight based upon fact, observation and repeatable experimentation. From Copernicus to Darwin to Edison, the world would be remiss to struggle in absurdity without the contributions of the famous scientists such as these.

From telescopes to phonographs to telephones to photographs, each scientific invention had a huge impact in advancing the interests of worldwide civilization.

By removing a handful of the famous scientists from the annals of history, this world would be a much different place. And, one must not forget that scientific impact influences social impact so the fabric of society would not be what it is today without a few of the notables throughout history.

Check out the famous scientists listed throughout these pages and come back often as there will be new additions added frequently. Science rocks and our future depends upon it.