Was Isaac Newton a scientist or a sorcerer?

Stuart Clark: Isaac Newton's belief in spirits and alchemy may have been essential to achieving his towering scientific achievement: gravity. read more

Grantham lies close to Newton's birthplace, Woolsthorpe Manor, and contains the King's School, which the young Isaac attended. On Saturday at 3pm a blue plaque in his honour will be unveiled by the Astronomer Royal, Sir Martin Rees. read more

Newton was a scientist, but as Rob Weir notes he lived in a time of transition. Today, the dividing line between magic and science is bright and clear, and alchemy (like astrology) clearly falls on the "magic" side of the line. read more

Isaac Newton’s belief in spirits and alchemy may have been essential to achieving his towering scientific achievement: gravity Hot on the heels of Isaac Newton’s apple appearing at the Paralympics comes a new celebration of his life and achievements. read more