Scientists and Their Discoveries

Twelve great minds, twelve breakthroughs that rewrote science, from the inside of the atom to the far edge of the cosmos. Can you pair each scientist with the discovery that made their name?

Science · 12 pairs · medium · 3 minutes to play · Played 3 times

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