FAQ About Mary Somerville
What were Mary Somerville's major contributions to science?
Mary Somerville made several key contributions, including her writings that synthesized and clarified contemporary scientific ideas for a broader audience. Her notable works include 'Mechanism of the Heavens,' which translated Laplace's 'Mécanique Céleste' and demonstrated her expertise in celestial mechanics, and 'On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences,' which discussed the interconnected nature of scientific disciplines.
