Thursday, August 03, 2006

The scientist whom history forgot

"A few years ago I was researching a book about Einstein when I stumbled on a footnote about an obscure Frenchwoman of the early 18th century. Her name was Emilie du Ch
âtelet; according to the note, she had played a role in developing the modern concept of energy, and had acquired a certain notoriety in her day."

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