Henry Cavendish

Henry Cavendish was an 18th-century British scientist known for his pioneering work in chemistry and physics. He discovered hydrogen, calling it “inflammable air,” and was the first to measure the density of the Earth in a famous experiment that led to the calculation of gravitational force. Cavendish also contributed to understanding the properties of gases and conducted significant studies on electricity. His meticulous methods and experiments laid the groundwork for future scientific research, making him a key figure in the development of modern science, even though he remained relatively reclusive and published little during his lifetime.