Scientist
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A scientist is a person who researches to advance knowledge in an area of the natural sciences.[1][2][3][4]
Pierre Curie and Marie Curie demonstrating an apparatus that detects radioactivity. They received the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics for their scientific research; Marie also received the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. | |
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| Names | Scientist |
Occupation type | Profession |
Activity sectors | Laboratory, field research |
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| Competencies | Scientific research |
Education required | Science |
Fields of employment | Academia, industry, government, nonprofit |
Related jobs | Engineers |
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In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science.[5] Though Thales (circa 624–545 BC) was arguably the first scientist for describing how cosmic events may be seen as natural, not necessarily caused by gods,[6][7][8][9][10][11] it was not until the 19th century that the term scientist came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833.[12][13]