1760 in science

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The year 1760 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1759 in science, other events of 1760, 1761 in science and the list of years in science.

Contents 1 Geology 2 Awards 3 Births 4 Deaths

[edit] Geology

• John Michell suggests earthquakes are caused by one layer of rocks rubbing against another

[edit] Awards

• Copley Medal: Benjamin Wilson

[edit] Births

• June 5 – Johan Gadolin, Finnish chemist and mineralogist (died 1852)

[edit] Deaths