Importance of scientific theory

Examines how Isaac Newton arrived at the theory of the three laws of motion, which are the basis of modern physics, as well as what has resulted from the widespread acceptance of this theory.

Examines how scientists arrived at the theory that many diseases are caused by the invasion of the body by microscopic living organisms (germs), as well as what has resulted from the widespread acceptance of this theory.

Examines how scientists arrived at the theory of evolution as well as what has resulted from the widespread acceptance of this theory.

Examines how scientists arrived at the theory of cells as the basic units of living things, as well as what has resulted from the widespread acceptance of this theory.

Explains the history of the atomic theory that states that all matter is composed of tiny units called atoms, constantly in motion and consisting of even smaller particles, from early work by Irish chemist Robert Boyle in 1680 through the atomic bomb and on to microchips and laser technology.