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* 'Sir Isaac Newton' is a newt in ''[[The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher]]'' by [[Beatrix Potter]]. |
* 'Sir Isaac Newton' is a newt in ''[[The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher]]'' by [[Beatrix Potter]]. |
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* The 2017 novel ''[[A Dragon's Guide to Making Your Human Smarter]]'' by [[Laurence Yep]] features Newton as a character, having lived to the present day due to finding the [[Philosopher's Stone]]. He is a teacher at the Spriggs Academy for ordinary humans and magical beings, and continues to create innovations such as a wormhole generator. Newton also displays a wry sense of humor, using his invention to prank [[Charles II of England|Charles II]], supposedly on the grounds of refusing to knight him. |
* The 2017 novel ''[[A Dragon's Guide to Making Your Human Smarter]]'' by [[Laurence Yep]] features Newton as a character, having lived to the present day due to finding the [[Philosopher's Stone]]. He is a teacher at the Spriggs Academy for ordinary humans and magical beings, and continues to create innovations such as a wormhole generator. Newton also displays a wry sense of humor, using his invention to prank [[Charles II of England|Charles II]], supposedly on the grounds of refusing to knight him. |
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* Newton is a significant historical character in [[Marvel |
* Newton is a significant historical character in [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]'s [[Marvel Universe|616 universe]], first as an inductee and subsequent member of the [[S.H.I.E.L.D.|Brotherhood of the Shield]],<ref>{{cite book |last1=Hickman (writer) |first1=Jonathan |last2=Weaver (illustrator)|first2=Dustin |title=S. H. I. E. L. D.: Architects of Forever |date=2011-05-14 |publisher=Marvel |isbn=978-0785148944 |edition=Hardcover}}</ref> then as the [[Doctor Strange|sorcerer supreme]]<ref>{{cite book |last1=Thompson (writer) |first1=Robbie |last2=Rodriguez (illustrator) |first2=Javier |title=Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme Vol. 1: Out of Time |date=2017-06-06 |publisher=Marvel |isbn=978-1302905903 |edition=Paperback}}</ref> of his era. He is shown to be super-intelligent and inventive and often plays a villainous role. |
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===Books featuring Newton as a plot element=== |
===Books featuring Newton as a plot element=== |
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==TV and radio== |
==TV and radio== |
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* In 1982, Dan Kern played Newton in an episode of ''[[Voyagers!]]'', "Cleo and the Babe".<ref>{{Citation|title="Voyagers!" Cleo and the Babe (TV Episode 1982) - IMDb|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0742358/fullcredits|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref> |
* In 1982, Dan Kern played Newton in an episode of ''[[Voyagers!]]'', "Cleo and the Babe".<ref>{{Citation|title="Voyagers!" Cleo and the Babe (TV Episode 1982) - IMDb|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0742358/fullcredits|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref> |
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* From 1983 until 1998, ''[[Newton's Apple]]'' ran on PBS and was based around answering science questions for children.<ref>{{Citation|title=Newton |
* From 1983 until 1998, ''[[Newton's Apple]]'' ran on PBS and was based around answering science questions for children.<ref>{{Citation|title=Newton's Apple|date=1983-10-15|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0131678/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1|type=Talk-Show|publisher=KTCA Minneapolis|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref> |
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* [[Trevor Howard]] guest-starred as Newton in the 1986 mini-series ''[[Peter the Great (TV series)|Peter the Great]]''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Peter the Great|date=1986-02-02|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090502/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_8|type=Biography, Drama, History|publisher=NBC Productions|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref> |
* [[Trevor Howard]] guest-starred as Newton in the 1986 mini-series ''[[Peter the Great (TV series)|Peter the Great]]''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Peter the Great|date=1986-02-02|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090502/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_8|type=Biography, Drama, History|publisher=NBC Productions|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref> |
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* In 1993, [[John Neville (actor)|John Neville]] played Newton in an episode of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', "[[Descent (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|Descent]]".<ref>{{Citation|last=Singer|first=Alexander|title=Descent|date=1993-06-21|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708700/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_63|series=Star Trek: The Next Generation|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref> |
* In 1993, [[John Neville (actor)|John Neville]] played Newton in an episode of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', "[[Descent (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|Descent]]".<ref>{{Citation|last=Singer|first=Alexander|title=Descent|date=1993-06-21|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708700/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_63|series=Star Trek: The Next Generation|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref> |
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* In 1996, Newton was the main villain of the anime ''[[The Vision of Escaflowne]]'' as [[List of The Vision of Escaflowne characters#Emperor Dornkirk|Emperor Dornkirk]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mania.com/anime-expo-friday-report_article_86123.html |title=Anime Expo Friday Report |publisher=AnimeOnDVD.com |first=Andrew |last=Tei |date=5 July 2002 |access-date=23 July 2008 |quote="Q) Where did the idea to use Isaac Newton as a model for Dornkirk (leader of Zaibach) come from? A) Kawamori answers by saying that Newton was an alchemist and wrote a book on alchemy. Kawamori came up with the theory that Newton discovered the "power" [of Atlantis]. He designed Dornkirk as not a bad guy." |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080727032541/http://www.mania.com/anime-expo-friday-report_article_86123.html |archive-date=27 July 2008 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |
* In 1996, Newton was the main villain of the anime ''[[The Vision of Escaflowne]]'' as [[List of The Vision of Escaflowne characters#Emperor Dornkirk|Emperor Dornkirk]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mania.com/anime-expo-friday-report_article_86123.html |title=Anime Expo Friday Report |publisher=AnimeOnDVD.com |first=Andrew |last=Tei |date=5 July 2002 |access-date=23 July 2008 |quote="Q) Where did the idea to use Isaac Newton as a model for Dornkirk (leader of Zaibach) come from? A) Kawamori answers by saying that Newton was an alchemist and wrote a book on alchemy. Kawamori came up with the theory that Newton discovered the "power" [of Atlantis]. He designed Dornkirk as not a bad guy." |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080727032541/http://www.mania.com/anime-expo-friday-report_article_86123.html |archive-date=27 July 2008 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> |
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* In 1996 and 1997, Newton was played by [[Peter Dennis]] in the ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' episodes "[[Death Wish (Star Trek: Voyager)|Death Wish]]" and "[[Darkling]]".<ref>{{Citation|last=Conway|first=James L.|title=Death Wish|date=1996-02-19|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708875/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_1|series=Star Trek: Voyager|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Singer|first=Alexander|title=Darkling|date=1997-02-19|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708979/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_1|series=Star Trek: Voyager|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref> |
* In 1996 and 1997, Newton was played by [[Peter Dennis]] in the ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' episodes "[[Death Wish (Star Trek: Voyager)|Death Wish]]" and "[[Darkling]]".<ref>{{Citation|last=Conway|first=James L.|title=Death Wish|date=1996-02-19|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708875/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_1|series=Star Trek: Voyager|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Singer|first=Alexander|title=Darkling|date=1997-02-19|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0708979/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_1|series=Star Trek: Voyager|access-date=2022-02-11}}</ref> |
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* In 2007, [[David Warner (actor)|David Warner]] portrayed Newton in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' audio drama ''[[Circular Time]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=091. Doctor Who: Circular Time - Doctor Who - The Monthly Adventures - Big Finish|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-circular-time-257|access-date=2022-02-11|website=www.bigfinish.com}}</ref> The [[Fourth Doctor]] had previously mentioned his acquaintance with Newton in the TV serials ''[[Shada (Doctor Who)|Shada]]'' and |
* In 2007, [[David Warner (actor)|David Warner]] portrayed Newton in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' audio drama ''[[Circular Time]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=091. Doctor Who: Circular Time - Doctor Who - The Monthly Adventures - Big Finish|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-circular-time-257|access-date=2022-02-11|website=www.bigfinish.com}}</ref> The [[Fourth Doctor]] had previously mentioned his acquaintance with Newton in the TV serials ''[[Shada (Doctor Who)|Shada]]'' and "[[The Five Doctors]]" (the same footage reused). |
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* In the Japanese television show, ''[[Kamen Rider Ghost]]'', the ghost of Isaac Newton helps the main character Takeru Tenkuji/Kamen Rider Ghost to access his gravity-controlling Newton Damashii form. Newton's ghost also helps him on his journey to unite the 15 Heroic souls. |
* In the Japanese television show, ''[[Kamen Rider Ghost]]'', the ghost of Isaac Newton helps the main character Takeru Tenkuji/Kamen Rider Ghost to access his gravity-controlling Newton Damashii form. Newton's ghost also helps him on his journey to unite the 15 Heroic souls. |
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* In 2023, the character of Newton returned in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' 2023 special, Wild Blue Yonder, played by ''[[Nathaniel Curtis]]''. |
* In 2023, the character of Newton returned in the ''[[Doctor Who]]'' 2023 special, Wild Blue Yonder, played by ''[[Nathaniel Curtis]]''. |
Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, natural philosopher, theologian, alchemist and one of the most influential scientistsinhuman history. His Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica is considered to be one of the most influential books in the history of science, laying the groundwork for most of classical mechanics by describing universal gravitation and the three laws of motion. In mathematics, Newton shares the credit with Gottfried Leibniz for the development of the differential and integral calculus.
Because of the resounding impact of his work, Newton became a science icon, as did Albert Einstein after publishing his theory of relativity more than 200 years later.[1][2][3] Many books, plays, and films focus on Newton or use Newton as a literary device. Newton's stature among scientists remains at the very top rank, as demonstrated by a 2005 survey of scientists in Britain's Royal Society (formerly headed by Newton) asking who had the greater effect on the history of science, Newton or Albert Einstein. Newton was deemed the more influential.[4] In 1999, leading physicists voted Albert Einstein "greatest physicist ever"; Newton was the runner-up.[5]
English poet Alexander Pope was moved by Newton's accomplishments to write the famous epitaph:[8]
Nature and nature's laws lay hid in night;
God said "Let Newton be" and all was light.
English poet J. C. Squire satirised this:[9]
It could not last; the Devil shouting "Ho!
Let Einstein be!" restored the status quo.
The following passage is from William Wordsworth's The Prelude, in which he describes a marble statue of Newton at Trinity College, Cambridge:[10]
And from my pillow, looking forth by light
Of moon or favouring stars, I could behold
The antechapel where the statue stood
Of Newton with his prism and silent face,
The marble index of a mind for ever
Voyaging through strange seas of Thought, alone.
25 December is the birthday of one of the truly great men ever to walk the earth. His achievements might justly be celebrated wherever his truths hold sway. And that means from one end of the universe to the other. Happy Newton Day!
– Richard Dawkins, evolutionary biologist and prominent atheist[27]
Some atheists, sceptics, and others have referred to 25 December as Newtonmas, a tongue-in-cheek reference to Christmas. Celebrants send cards with "Reason's Greetings!" printed inside, and exchange boxes of apples and science-related items as gifts. The celebration may have had its origin in a meeting of the Newton Association at Christmas 1890 to talk, distribute gifts, and share laughter and good cheer. The name Newtonmas can be attributed to The Skeptics Society, which needed an alternative name for its Christmas party.[28] Another name for this holiday is Gravmas (also spelt Gravmass or Grav-mass) which is an abbreviation of "gravitational mass" due to Newton's Theory of Gravitation.[29]
On 25 December 2014, American astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tweeted:
On this day long ago, a child was born who, by age 30, would transform the world. Happy Birthday Isaac Newton b. Dec. 25, 1642.
In a subsequent interview, Tyson denied being "anti-Christian", noting that Jesus' true birthdate is unknown.[30]
Newton's birthday was 25 December under the Old Style Julian Calendar used in Protestant England at the time, but was 4 January under the New Style Gregorian Calendar used simultaneously in Catholic Europe. The period between has been proposed for a holiday season called "10 Days of Newton" to commemorate this.[31]
Q) Where did the idea to use Isaac Newton as a model for Dornkirk (leader of Zaibach) come from? A) Kawamori answers by saying that Newton was an alchemist and wrote a book on alchemy. Kawamori came up with the theory that Newton discovered the "power" [of Atlantis]. He designed Dornkirk as not a bad guy.