Science Timeline

3000 BCE: The ancient

Egyptians develop a system
of mathematics and
astronomy, creating the first
known calendar.
1700 BCE: The Babylonians
develop a system of
mathematics that includes
place value and the use of
zero.

600 BCE: Thales of Miletus, a

Greek philosopher and
mathematician, proposes that
natural phenomena have natural,
not supernatural, explanations.
400 BCE: Greek philosopher
Aristotle proposes a
geocentric model of the
universe, where the Earth is
the center of the universe.

200 BCE: Eratosthenes

measures the circumference of
the Earth using geometry and
estimates its size to be 40,000
km.
 1953 CE: American biologist James Watson and
English physicist Francis Crick propose the double
helix structure of DNA, leading to a better
understanding of genetics and the development of
genetic engineering.

1969 CE: American astronaut Neil

Armstrong becomes the first human to walk
on the moon, marking a major achievement
in space exploration.

1973 CE: American microbiologist Herbert Boyer and

Swiss biochemist Stanley Cohen develop recombinant
DNA technology, allowing scientists to manipulate
and transfer genetic material between organisms.

1986 CE: The space shuttle

Challenger explodes shortly after
take
 TWO REMARKABLE FILIPINO SCIENTISTS
Dr. Rogelio V. Celestin Jr. - Inventor of the first locally developed and manufactured
ventilator in the Philippines. Dr. Rogelio V. Celestin Jr. is a Filipino inventor and
biomedical engineer who developed the first locally developed and manufactured
ventilator in the Philippines. According to an article from CNN Philippines, Dr.
Celestin's ventilator, called the Ginhawa Ventilator, was developed in response to the
shortage of ventilators due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ginhawa Ventilator is
designed to provide critical care to patients with respiratory failure. It is portable,
lightweight, and has a battery life of up to 8 hours. The ventilator is also equipped with
safety features, such as an alarm system that alerts healthcare workers when the patient's
oxygen saturation level drops. Dr. Celestin's contribution to the modernization of science
and technology in the Philippines is significant, as it provides a local solution to a global
problem. The Ginhawa Ventilator is not only more affordable than imported ventilators
but it also showcases the capabilities of Filipino inventors and engineers.

Dr. Angel C. de Dios - Award-winning chemist and inventor of a malaria detection kit
Dr. Angel C. de Dios is a Filipino chemist and inventor who developed a malaria
detection kit that provides results in less than 20 minutes. According to an article from
the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Dr. de Dios' malaria detection kit is based on a technology
called the "magnetic resonance relaxometry," which he developed while working at the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The malaria detection kit is a breakthrough
in the diagnosis and treatment of malaria, a disease that affects millions of people
worldwide. The kit is affordable, easy to use, and can be used in remote areas where
access to medical facilities is limited. Dr. de Dios' contribution to the modernization of
science and technology in the Philippines is significant, as it provides a local solution to a
global health problem. The malaria detection kit is not only more affordable than
imported diagnostic tools but it also showcases the capabilities of Filipino scientists and
inventors.In conclusion, Dr. Rogelio V. Celestin Jr. and Dr. Angel C. de Dios are two
notable Filipino scientists whose contributions to the modernization of science and
technology in the Philippines are significant. Their inventions not only provide local
solutions to global problems but also showcase the capabilities of Filipino inventors and
scientists.
 1700 CE: The Enlightenment
begins, where scholars in Europe
begin to use reason and the
scientific method to understand the
world, leading to advances in
chemistry, physics, and biology.
1765 CE: Scottish chemist
Joseph Black discovers carbon
dioxide, leading to the
development of the concept of
gases.
1735 CE: Swedish botanist Carolus
Linnaeus introduces a system of
classification for plants and animals
based on their physical
characteristics, which becomes the
basis for modern taxonomy.
1859 CE: English naturalist Charles
Darwin publishes "On the Origin of
Species," proposing the theory of
evolution by natural selection,
which revolutionizes biology and
challenges traditional religious
beliefs.
 1879 CE: German physicist and
inventor Thomas Edison develops the
first commercially successful
incandescent light bulb, paving the
way for modern electric lighting.

1895 CE: German physicist

Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
discovers X-rays, leading to the
development of medical imaging
technology.

1905 CE: Albert Einstein publishes

his special theory of relativity,
which challenges Newtonian
physics and introduces the concept
of the speed of light as a
fundamental constant.

1928 CE: Scottish biologist

Alexander Fleming discovers
penicillin, the first antibiotic,
revolutionizing medical treatment
and leading to the development of
other life-saving drugs.
 100 CE: The Greek astronomer
Ptolemy proposes a
comprehensive model of the
universe based on Aristotle's
ideas, which becomes the
dominant view for the next 1500
years.
1202 CE: Italian mathematician
Fibonacci introduces the Hindu-
Arabic numeral system to Europe,
revolutionizing mathematics and
making computation more
efficient.
1609 CE: Italian astronomer
Galileo Galilei uses a telescope to
observe the moons of Jupiter and
supports the heliocentric model of
the universe.
800 CE: The Islamic Golden Age
begins, where scholars in the
Islamic world make significant
contributions to science and
mathematics, including the
development of algebra.
1543 CE: Polish astronomer
Nicolaus Copernicus publishes "De
Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium,"
proposing a heliocentric model of the
universe where the Sun is at the
center.
1687 CE: English physicist Isaac Newton
publishes "Philosophiæ Naturalis
Principia Mathematica," outlining his
laws of motion and universal gravitation,
which revolutionize physics and provide a
comprehensive explanation for the motion
of objects on Earth and in space.