U Of I Acquires Isaac Newton Alchemy Document
A document on alchemy from the hand of 17th century English scientist Isaac Newton is now part of the University of Illinois Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, the Royal Society & the Birth of the Modern World
Guest: Edward Dolnick.
Today on Focus, bestselling author Edward Dolnick joins the show to talk about his new book The Clockwork Universe. The book documents the tale of a group of tormented geniuses who changed the world as we knew it: Isaac Newton and the members of the Royal Society. Dolnick discusses the birth of modern science and more today on Focus.
