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In 1828, Friedrich Wöhler synthesized urea in the lab. This marks the beginning of modern organic chemistry. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1827, Georg Ohm discovered Ohm’s law, the relation between voltage, amperage, and resistance in electric circuits. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1826, Karl Ernst von Baer discovered that mammals start their lives from eggs. One supposed difference between us and the animals had to be retracted! Von Baer went on to study the embryonal development of animals, and discovered the blastula stage and the notochord. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1825, Michael Faraday isolated benzene from an oily residue of illuminating gas and analyzed its properties. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

1825,1826: Discovery of bromine. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

1825,1827: Discovery of aluminium. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1823, Michael Faraday showed the relationship between gases and liquids. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1822, Charles Babbage invented the Difference engine. Ada Lovelace wrote that his Analytic Engine “weaves algebraic patterns.” Poetry by Tom Sharp

In 1822, Jean François Champollion deciphered Egyptian hieroglyphics. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1821, Thomas Johann Seebeck discovered the thermoelectric effect; in 1834, Hans Christian Ørsted explained that the magnetic field was a result of the generated electric current. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1821, Humphry Davy described the basic rules of electric conductivity. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

By 1820, Hans Christian Ørsted, André-Marie Ampère, and Michael Faraday discovered and developed the principles and use of electromagnetism. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1818, John Leslie invented a means of measuring the coldness of the night sky. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

1817: Discovery of cadmium. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1817, Heinz Christian Pander discovered that animal embryos develop three layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1817, Henry Kater build the first reversible pendulum and explained how to use it to measure the local force of gravity. Poetry by Tom Sharp.

In 1816, Robert Stirling invented a reversible external-combustion heat engine. Poetry by Tom Sharp.