1938 Scientific Discoveries Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 18 Apr Albert Hofmann's Accidental LSD Discovery: On April 16, 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally ingested LSD-25, a compound he had synthesized in 1938, leading to the discovery of its hallucinogenic properties. source: britannica.com
- 26 Oct Du Pont introduces nylon synthetic fiber: On October 26, 1938, Du Pont announced the introduction of nylon, the first synthetic fiber made entirely from petrochemicals. This innovation revolutionized the textile industry and had a profound impact on fashion and manufacturing. source: britannica.com
- 17 Dec Nuclear Fission Discovery by Otto Hahn: On December 17, 1938, German chemist Otto Hahn and his assistant Fritz Strassmann discovered nuclear fission by bombarding uranium with neutrons, leading to the production of barium. This groundbreaking finding laid the foundation for nuclear physics and energy. source: britannica.com
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