Physics: electricity, magnetism, and life

The eighteenth century was a time of unparalleled excitement over the potential for the use of electricity and magnetism.

1759

Franz Aepinus posits reciprocal relationship between electricity and magnetism.

Franz Aepinus. Tentamen Theoria Electricitatis et Magnetism

1780

Galvani discovers bioelectricity through the twitching of dead frogs’ legs.

1800

Alessandro Volta builds first electrochemical battery.