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 SocietyRecipients of the Copley MedalBurials at Westminster AbbeyForeign associates of the National Academy of SciencesEnglish Nobel laureates19th-century British physicistsBritish Nobel laureatesFellows of the British AcademyDiscoverers of chemical elementsExperimental physicistsFellows of Trinity College, CambridgeHonorary members of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Recipients of the Matteucci MedalKnights BachelorNobel laureates in ChemistryRecipients of Franklin MedalAcademics 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 HonourMembers of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, 20th-century British physicistsPersons 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
ScienceMembers of the American Philosophical SocietyRecipients of the Copley MedalBurials at Westminster AbbeyForeign associates of the National Academy of SciencesEnglish Nobel laureatesBritish Nobel laureates19th-century British physicistsRecipients of Franklin MedalNobel laureates in ChemistryExperimental physicistsKnights BachelorDiscoverers of chemical elementsFellows of Trinity College, CambridgeRadio pioneersAcademics of the Victoria University of ManchesterRecipients of the Dalton MedalPersons of National Historic Significance (Canada)Corresponding Members of the Russian Academy of Sciences (1917–1925)20th-century British scientistsHonorary Fellows of the Royal Society of EdinburghCavendish Professors of PhysicsHonorary members of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Recipients of the Matteucci MedalMembers of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, 20th-century British physicistsThe 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