1620 in science
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The year 1620 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1619 in science, other events of 1620, 1621 in science and the list of years in science.
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Chemistry
- The scientific method of reasoning is expounded by Francis Bacon in his Novum Organum
Geology
- Francis Bacon notices the jigsaw fit of the opposite shores of the Atlantic Ocean
Births
- Jean Picard, French astronomer (died 1682)
- Robert Morison, Scottish botanist (died 1683)
- Edme Mariotte, French physicist (died 1684)
Deaths
- Simon Stevin, Flemish scientist (born c1548)