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A look at some of history's most notable thinkers and innovators.
S2, EP6 "Chasing Particles"
Richmann's lightning experiment ends in tragedy, warning future physicists; Slotin's atomic research at the Manhattan Project also comes with fatal consequences; Rodney Marks studies star formations in Antarctica.
S2, EP5 "Chemical Breakdown"
Scheele's unsafe experiments led to key discoveries; Franklin's DNA photo sparked a revolution but was ignored; at 24, Ball developed a leprosy treatment, breaking barriers for women in science while advancing chemistry.
S2, EP4 "Perils of Invention"
Innovators throughout history have pushed human ingenuity to the edge; Lilienthal pioneered flight, Abakovsky's high-speed train derailed tragically, and Bullock's printing press revolutionized publishing, yet these advancements came at a high cost.
S2, EP3 "Dangerous Territories"
The spirit of exploration drives scientists into extreme environments; biochemist Peng Jiamu vanishes in the Lop Desert; navigator Jean-François La Pérouse faces treacherous seas while seeking the Northwest Passage.
