“I think a strong claim can be made that the process of scientific discovery may be regarded as a form of art. This is best seen in the theoretical aspects of Physical Science. The mathematical theorist builds up on certain… — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share Image
It was almost as incredible as if you fired a 15-inch shell at a piece of tissue paper and it came back to hit… — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
From the results so far obtained it is difficult to avoid the conclusion that the long-range atoms arising from collision of alpha particles with… — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
“When we consider the magnitude and extent of his discoveries and their influence on the progress of science and of industry, there is no… — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
An alleged scientific discovery has no merit unless it can be explained to a barmaid. — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
Gentlemen, now you will see that now you see nothing. And why you see nothing you will see presently. — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
The great object is to find the theory of the matter [of X-rays] before anyone else, for nearly every professor in Europe is now… — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
It is essential for men of science to take an interest in the administration of their own affairs or else the professional civil servant… — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
You should never bet against anything in science at odds of more than about 1012 to 1. — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
Radioactivity is shown to be accompanied by chemical changes in which new types of matter are being continually produced. … The conclusion is drawn… — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
The energy produced by the breaking down of the atom is a very poor kind of thing. Anyone who expects a source of power… — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
[From uranium] there are present at least two distinct types of radiation one that is very readily absorbed, which will be termed for convenience… — Ernest Rutherford Copy Share
