In 1896, Henri Becquerel left uranium salts in a drawer wrapped with photographic plates, which opened the door to nuclear science
Published on: May 16, 2026, 5:50 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Science News: In 1896, Henri Becquerel discovered radioactivity by accident with fogged photographic plates in a dark drawer, revolutionizing the understanding of atomic structure and leading to advancements in nuclear physics.
