Ernest Rutherford

Biography

• Born in Spring Grove New Zealand
• Awarded the Nobel Prize in 1908
• Came from a large family (12 children). They were very poor
• Conducted first science experiment when he was 10.

Discoveries/ Research

• He discovered a simpler way to detecting radio waves
• Studied effects of X-Rays by conducting gasses
• New type of radiation from Uranium 
• Nearly the total mass of an atom in concentrated in the nucleus*
• Named "Father of  the nuclear age"

Death and Legacy

• Was awarded many awards during his life. 
• Died in Cambride
• Died October 19, 1937
• Age 66