Quote by Paul Davies

The birth of science as we know it arguably began with Isaac Newton's formulation of the laws of gravitation and motion. It is no exaggeration to say that physics was reborn in the early 20th-century with the twin revolutions of quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity.

The birth of science as we know it arguably began with Isaac

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This quote highlights two significant milestones in the development of science. Isaac Newton's laws of gravitation and motion laid the foundation for modern physics, marking the birth of science as we recognize it today. However, the early 20th-century witnessed another transformative period with the emergence of quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity. These two revolutions revolutionized physics, leading to a profound shift in our understanding of the fundamental principles governing the universe. Together, these breakthroughs shaped the trajectory of scientific inquiry and uncovered new frontiers of knowledge.

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