Scientists

He shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for helping define the double helix structure of DNA.

He was a longtime professor at Stony Brook University.

He had fun with a cameo appearance on “The Big Bang Theory.”

Her unorthodox methods brought us unprecedented understanding of chimpanzees.

He had a large collection of footprint casts that he said pointed to Bigfoot evidence.

He made groundbreaking contributions to molecular biology.

His work helped confirm Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

Washington lent his expertise to six consecutive presidents.

Over a half-century later, Zimbardo’s notorious study is still the subject of debate.

He worked with fellow scientists to find a cure for the rare disease.