1737 in science - Definition and Overview

The year 1737 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1736 in science, other events of 1737, 1738 in science and the list of years in science.

Chemistry

• George Brandt discovers Cobalt

Geology

• Francesco Serao is the first person to use the word lava in connection with extruded magma in a short account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius which took place between May 14 and June 4.
• October 11 - An earthquake in Calcutta, India causes 300,000 deaths

Technology

• John Harrison presents the first stable nautical chronometer, thereby allowing for precise longitude determination while at sea

Awards

• Copley Medal: John Belchier

Births

• September 9 - Luigi Galvani, Italian physicist (died 1798)

Deaths