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This dimension names the institution a scientist is most closely associated with. Wikipedia notes that scientific research is "frequently carried out by teams in academic and research institutions, government agencies, and companies," institutions that a working scientist is usually affiliated with directly. Browsing this way collects every scientist affiliated with the same institution.

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Field Established
1661 1
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1. Wikipedia: Chemistry
WikipediaChemistry, History section, Boyle paragraph
Quote, Chemistry, History section, Boyle paragraph
Robert Boyle, although skeptical of elements and convinced of alchemy, played a key part in elevating the "sacred art" as an independent, fundamental and philosophical discipline in his work The Sceptical Chymist (1661).
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