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John Tyndall - The Physicist Who Proved the Greenhouse Effect

Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube

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Explore the life and groundbreaking scientific contributions of John Tyndall in this 54-minute lecture by Paul Hurley at The Royal Institution. Discover Tyndall's diverse research, including his work on diamagnetism, the explanation for the blue sky, and the mechanism behind the greenhouse effect. Learn about his prolific career as a public lecturer, mountaineer, and poet. Delve into Tyndall's 19th-century scientific achievements and their relevance to modern information and communication technology, as well as critical 21st-century environmental concerns. Gain insights into the legacy of this exceptional scientist and communicator, whose work continues to influence fields ranging from magnetism and optics to climate science and microbiology.

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John Tyndall: The Physicist Who Proved the Greenhouse Effect - with Paul Hurley


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The Royal Institution

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