Developed the theory of universal gravitation as well as his famous three laws of motion, forever leaving his mark on physics, astronomy and mathematics.
100
Mercury
I am the closest planet to the Sun and the eighth largest. What planet am I?
200
Charles Darwin
Introduced the idea of natural selection to the world, backing up his theories on evolution with substantial observational data recorded on his long sea voyages.
200
Venus
What planet is the goddess of love and beauty?
300
Jane Goodall
Known for her life long study of the behavior of chimpanzees in social situations as well as being a tireless animal rights advocate and humanitarian.
300
Pluto
What planet is a dwarf planet?
400
James Maxwell
Brought together the ideas of electromagnetic fields, describing their nature in publications such as ‘A Dynamic Theory of the Electromagnetic Field’.
400
Jupiter
I have 64 moons. What planet am I?
500
Stephen Hawking
Famous for his work on black holes. He also wrote books such as ‘A Brief History of Time', enabling a wide audience to appreciate his ideas.