Question: What is the greatest scientist of all time?

Rachael Eggleston answered on 12 Mar 2025:

I’d argue there isn’t a greatest scientist of all time. There are some great ones, absolutely, who have made amazing discoveries- probably the same ones you learn about in class. But I think a lot of being a great scientist is more than discovering something cool. It’s also about sharing that knowledge in a helpful way to other people, and about helping other people learn more about science, too.