National Science Day is a day to remember the discovery of the Raman Effect by Indian physicist Sir C.V. Raman in 1928, which was a major contribution to physics and for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics two years later. It is a great day to acknowledge the importance of science in our life and also to stimulate the habit of scientific exploration and questioning among the young generation. It symbolizes the indispensable role of scientific research, innovation, and technological progress for the creation of a better society and the development of a nation. In the spirit of the discovery, here are five very informative books that talk about the significant scientific breakthroughs in history. The books encompass the story of our understandings, the universe and our existence, the discoveries, and the remarkable people that made these breakthrough moments possible.
