20th-century British scientists
This is a historical list dealing with women scientists in the 20th century. During this time period, women working in scientific fields were rare.
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ScienceFellows of the Royal SocietyMembers of the American Philosophical SocietyBurials at Westminster AbbeyRecipients of the Copley MedalForeign associates of the National Academy of SciencesEnglish Nobel laureatesKnights Bachelor19th-century British physicistsBritish Nobel laureatesDiscoverers of chemical elementsFellows of the British AcademyExperimental physicistsFellows of Trinity College, CambridgeHonorary members of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Recipients of the Matteucci MedalNobel laureates in ChemistryRecipients of Franklin Medal20th-century British physicists, Members of the Pontifical Academy of SciencesAcademics of the Victoria University of ManchesterAlumni of Gonville and Caius College, CambridgeBritish biochemistsCavendish Professors of PhysicsCorresponding Members of the Russian Academy of Sciences (1917–1925)Honorary Fellows of the Royal Society of EdinburghMembers of the Order of the Companions of HonourPersons of National Historic Significance (Canada)Radio pioneersRecipients of the Dalton Medal
Rutherford
Melvyn Bragg discusses Ernest Rutherford. He is seen as the father of nuclear science, a great charismatic figure who mapped the landscape of the sub-atomic world.
19 February 2004
Featuring: Simon Schaffer, Jim Al-Khalili, Patricia Fara
ScienceRadio pioneers20th-century British physicists, Members of the Pontifical Academy of SciencesPersons of National Historic Significance (Canada)Fellows of Trinity College, CambridgeKnights BachelorDiscoverers of chemical elementsHonorary members of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Recipients of the Matteucci MedalHonorary Fellows of the Royal Society of EdinburghRecipients of Franklin MedalCorresponding Members of the Russian Academy of Sciences (1917–1925)Experimental physicistsCavendish Professors of PhysicsRecipients of the Dalton MedalEnglish Nobel laureatesAcademics of the Victoria University of ManchesterRecipients of the Copley MedalBritish Nobel laureates20th-century British scientistsForeign associates of the National Academy of SciencesMembers of the American Philosophical SocietyNobel laureates in Chemistry19th-century British physicistsBurials at Westminster Abbey19th century20th centuryThe Needham Question
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Needham Question, which asks why China’s medieval technological advancement was overtaken by that of a relative backwater called Europe.
19 October 2006
Featuring: Chris Cullen, Tim Barrett, Frances Wood