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Linus Pauling · Life in Weeks
A founder of quantum chemistry and molecular biology, he applied quantum mechanics to chemical bonding in groundbreaking work. Later in life he became a vocal peace activist campaigning against nuclear weapons testing.
Linus Pauling: 4,877 weeks
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Key Milestones
Earned his PhD in physical chemistry from Caltech
Published The Nature of the Chemical Bond, transforming chemistry
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Presented a petition signed by over 11,000 scientists urging an end to nuclear testing
Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Continued advocating for high-dose vitamin C research until his final months
Legacy
Won two unshared Nobel Prizes: Chemistry in 1954 for his work on chemical bonds and Peace in 1962 for his campaign against atmospheric nuclear testing. He remains the only person to have won two unshared Nobel Prizes.
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