Hannah Schlueter Isaac Newton’s Impact on Science and Beyond "Nature and nature's laws lay hid in night; God said, 'Let Newton be,' and all was light." These words by poet Alexander Pope capture the essence of Isaac Newton's contributions to science. Born in Woolsthorpe, England in 1642, Newton was the son of a farmer and had humble beginnings. Yet his impact on math and science is immeasurable. While many people know of Newton's most famous contribution - the apple that fell on his head - there is so much more to him than this common myth. Beyond Newton’s groundbreaking work in calculus and the laws of gravity. His religious beliefs, fascination with alchemy, and prophetic predictions reveal a complex and fascinating figure whose legacy continues to influence the world today. Newton was a devout Christian and his religious beliefs influenced his scientific work. In his view, God created the universe and its laws. Additionally, it was up to scientists to uncover these laws. Newton's invention of calculus and the development of the laws of gravity were groundbreaking for engineering and physics. He also made important contributions in astronomy and current chemistry. Despite his scientific pursuits, Newton also had an interest …show more content…
He believed that the philosopher's stone, a mythical substance that could turn base metals into gold and provide eternal life. He believed in a concept known as the “sulfur principle” which was the hypothetical fire needed in order to transform the metals. He conducted many experiments in the hopes of discovering the philosopher's stone and kept detailed notes on his progress. Despite the fact that Newton's experiments in alchemy did not lead to the discovery of the philosopher's stone. His pursuit of this mythical substance and his meticulous record-keeping have provided historians with valuable insights into the development of chemistry and the scientific