1821 in science explained
The year 1821 in science and technology involved some significant events, listed below.
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Geography and exploration
Geology
Mathematics
Medicine
- Charles Bell presents a paper to the Royal Society, "On the Nerves, Giving an Account of some Experiments on their Structure and Functions, which led to a New Arrangement of the System", identifying Bell's palsy; and also publishes his book Illustrations of the Great Operations of Surgery: Trepan, Hernia, Amputation, Aneurism, and Lithotomy (illustrated by himself).
- Jean Marc Gaspard Itard publishes Traité des maladies d'oreille et de l'audition in Paris, a major work on otology.
Paleontology
Physics
Technology
- Antide Janvier publishes his textbook on the theory and practice of watchmaking, Manuel Chronometrique, ou, precis de ce qui concerne le temps, ses divisions, ses mesures, leurs usages, etc. in Paris.
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Births
Deaths
Notes and References
- John. Kidd. 1821. Observations on Naphthaline, a peculiar substance resembling a concrete essential oil, which is apparently produced during the decomposition of coal tar, by exposure to a red heat. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. 111. 209–221. 10.1098/rstl.1821.0017. 97798085.
- Book: Headland, Robert K.. Chronological list of Antarctic expeditions and related historical events. Cambridge University Press. 1989. 978-0-521-30903-5. 185311468.
- Web site: South Orkney Islands | Location & Facts.
- Web site: Copley Medal British scientific award . Encyclopedia Britannica . 22 July 2020 . en.