Tag: Scientists
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Galileo Was a Kickin’ Lute Player
Many well-known scientists over the centuries were also musicians: Galileo was a lute player (his father Vincenzo was a famous professional lutenist), astronomer and composer William Herschel played oboe, organ, and harpsichord, astronomer Caroline Herschel was a fine soprano, Albert Einstein played violin, the famous composer Alexander Borodin was a chemist. More recently, Nobel Laureate…
Galileo's Pendulum 