Scale of temperature the Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius (1701–1744), who developed a similar temperature scale two years before his death. The degree Celsius (°C) can refer to a specific temperature on the Celsius scale as well as a unit to indicate a temperature "interval "(a difference between two temperatures or an uncertainty). From 1744 until 1954, 0 °C was defined as the freezing point of water and 100 °C was defined as the boiling point of water, both at a pressure of one standard atmosphere. Although these defining correlations are commonly taught in schools today, by international agreement the unit "degree Celsius" and
Vladimir Sokolov (scientist) to Bolivia, Cuba, Ethiopia, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru and Vietnam. His research interests were diverse. He studied radiobiology in the wake of the Chernobyl disaster, as well as ethology and the systematics of mammals. A species of rodent, "Cricetulus sokolovi", was named after him. Also, a species of legless lizard, "Ophisaurus sokolovi", was named in his honor. Sokolov was also one of the first authors to write about the concept of biosphere reserves. Sokolov published about 1000 scientific papers. Vladimir Sokolov (scientist) Vladimir Sokolov (February 1, 1928 – April 19, 1998) was a Russian scientist in the field of zoology and