Hooke (Robert Hooke)

Robert Hooke was a 17th-century English scientist, known for his contributions to physics, biology, and astronomy. He is most famous for Hooke's Law, which describes how elastic materials stretch in proportion to the force applied to them. Hooke also played a key role in early microscopy, coining the term "cell" after observing the structure of cork. His work laid foundational ideas for cellular biology and various scientific instruments. Hooke was a contemporary of Isaac Newton and contributed significantly to the scientific revolution, even though he is sometimes overshadowed by more famous figures.