Who is the greatest scientist of all time? - Results & Rankings

Formulated laws of motion and universal gravitation

Invented the phonograph and developed electric light bulb

Known as the father of modern chemistry.

Known for work on black holes and cosmology.

Pioneered germ theory and developed vaccines for rabies.

Formulated the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation.

Father of genetics; established laws of inheritance

Popularized science and explored extraterrestrial life concepts.

Philosopher credited with developing the Socratic method.

Originated quantum theory, earning Nobel Prize in Physics

Known for Pythagorean theorem in mathematics.

Created the periodic table of elements.

Developed wave mechanics and Schrödinger's equation in quantum physics.

Pioneer of modern observational astronomy; supported heliocentrism.

Developed theory of relativity and won Nobel Prize in Physics

Contributed to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory.

Invented the World Wide Web, revolutionizing internet access.

Contributed to quantum electrodynamics and particle physics.

Discovered penicillin, revolutionizing medicine and antibiotics.

Mathematician and philosopher; one of the first female scholars.

First woman to win Nobel Prize; discovered radium and polonium.

Renaissance polymath known for art and scientific inventions.

Ancient Greek mathematician known for principles of leverage.

Philosopher who made significant contributions to many fields.

Key figure in discovering DNA structure through X-ray diffraction.

Contributed to electromagnetism and electrochemistry

Developed theory of evolution by natural selection.

Father of geometry; authored Elements, a foundational mathematics text.

Invented alternating current electrical system and numerous technologies.

Renowned primatologist known for studies on chimpanzees.

Philosopher known for theories on forms and idealism.

Pioneered computer science and artificial intelligence concepts.