Linus Pauling

Linus Pauling was a scientist who won two Nobel Prizes. He was the only person to win two unshared Nobel Prizes, one in chemistry in 1954 and one in peace in 1962.

Pauling was born in Portland, Oregon, in 1901. He was a brilliant student and went on to study chemistry at the California Institute of Technology. After graduating, he did research at the University of California, Berkeley, and at the Carnegie Institute of Technology.

Pauling's most important work was in the field of molecular bonding. He developed the theory of chemical bonding that is still used today. He also discovered the alpha helix, a structure that is found in proteins.

Pauling was a strong advocate for peace and social justice. He spoke out against nuclear weapons and worked to improve race relations in the United States. He was also a vegetarian and a strong believer in the power of science to improve the world.

Linus Pauling was a Nobel Prize-winning chemist.