Pulitzer Prize-Winning Book Explores Rivalry of Scientific Giants

Imagine two brilliant scientists, Linnaeus and Buffon, born in the same year, racing to understand the natural world!

Linnaeus created a system to name and classify all living things, while Buffon explored how species evolve and change.

A new book dives into their lives, showing how their differing views and personalities shaped their groundbreaking work.

It explores questions of genius, ethics, and the lasting impact of their discoveries.

The book, which won the Pulitzer Prize, tells about their rivalry and how their legacies, through their many disciples, have influenced science ever since.