Experimenting Experimental Experiments
Did you know
that mankind has starting doing experiments since early as the 240 BC (before
Christ)? Experimentation is one of the steps in the scientific method that
arbitrates between competing models or hypotheses. Experimentation is also used
to test existing theories or new hypotheses in order to support them or
disprove them. Experiments are done by thousands of scientists on a daily basis
usually to create a better future for the oncoming generation. The following
paragraphs will elaborate more on the history, classification, and the benefits
of scientific experiments.
The history of
scientific experimentation started off with many great scientists. One of them
is the well known scientist, Albert Einstein, while best known for the theory
of relativity (and specifically mass-energy equivalence, E=mc^2), he was
awarded the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics for his 1905 (Annus Mirabilis) explanation
of the photoelectric effect and "for his services to Theoretical
Physics". In popular culture, the name "Einstein" has become
synonymous with great intelligence and genius. Einstein was named Time
magazine's "Man of the Century." Other scientist like Francis Bacon,
Galileo Galilei, Antoine Lavoisier and Louis Pasteur also contributed in
science in their own specific fields. From there, many have started to take
interest in experimenting. Till this very day, tons of people have started
their own researches and experiments.
There are many types of experiments and
they can be classified based on their field. For example, the field of
astronomy. The field of astronomy has been dominated by great scientists like Eratosthenes who obtained the measurement of the Earth's
circumference, and Arno Penzias who detected
the cosmic microwave background radiation, which
provided support to the theory of the Big Bang. Besides astronomy, there are also the fields
of Biology, Chemistry, Geology and many more. All conquered by outstanding
people who seek a better understanding of the world and what the world can
offer.
Scientific
experiments have benefited us since the dawn of time and will continue to do so
for many generations to come. With an excellent experiment, we can obtain a better
and cleaner environment. A less polluted world, where people can see beautiful
clouds instead of thick layers of smoke. Useful gadgets and machinery will be
built and designed to ease mankind’s day-to-day work. All these can help in
restoring the beauty of our earth and help in creating a better future for
oncoming generations.
In
conclusion, it is proven that scientific experimentation has helped mankind in
providing a better and easier lifestyle. Thus, youth nowadays should be encouraged
to learn techniques of experimenting. This would be useful, as it would
generate new ideas, ideas that could help to save our precious Earth.
Especially in this era, where global warming and earthquakes are rapidly
increasing all over the world.
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