The surprising origin of the word 'scientist' #history #science #maths
How Mary Somerville, a girl who didn't go to school until she was 10, became the first person to be described as a scientist.
Presented by Anne-Marie Imafidon, made in partnership with ‪@bbcideas
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The Royal Society is a Fellowship of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. We aim to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science ...