Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Pioneers: Michael Faraday (1791 1867)
A profile of Michael Faraday, a British scientist who discovered electromagnetic induction, which made it possible to develop the technology for generating electricity. He produced many other inventions, some of which are described here.
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Wikipedia: Henry Cavendish
Wikipedia offers biographical information on the British scientist Henry Cavendish (1731-1810), credited with having discovered hydrogen, which he described as "inflammable air."