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Subway Science - A Whistle-Stop Journey Through Modern Science

The map primarily includes modern scientists who have made significant advances to our understanding of the world, however I have also included many present day scientists who fuel a passion for, and advances in, science through communication and science popularisation.

Man, this is neat. Taking inspiration from the London Underground, this map guides us through the centuries and introduces us to better-known contributors to science.  We begin our journey in the sixteenth century.  Click through the names to learn more about them!