891Which English scientist, a contemporary rival of Newton, made major contributions to the study of elasticity and coined the term “cell” in biology?
892Which English astronomer successfully predicted the return of a comet that now bears his name?
893Which German-born British astronomer discovered the planet Uranus in 1781?
894Which scientist’s laws of heredity, though initially overlooked, laid the foundation for the modern science of genetics?
895Which explorer led the first expedition credited with reaching the geographic North Pole overland by dogsled and confirmed methods, in 1909?
896Which chemist’s work on atomic theory in the early 19th century proposed that elements are composed of indivisible atoms of differing mass?
897Which British chemist is credited with isolating and identifying several chemical elements, including sodium and potassium, using electrolysis?
898Which Italian explorer, sailing on behalf of England, is credited with the first European exploration of the North American mainland coast in 1497?
899Which French explorer is credited with establishing the first permanent French settlement in North America, founding Quebec City in 1608?
900Which British naturalist and geneticist coined the term “eugenics” and was a half-cousin of Charles Darwin?
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