1856 in science
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The year 1856 CE in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

See also: 1855 in science, other events of 1856, 1857 in science and the list of years in science.

Biology

• Gregor Mendel starts his research on genetics

Awards

• Copley Medal: Henry Milne-Edwards
• Wollaston Medal for Geology: William Logan

Births

• July 10 - Nikola Tesla, inventor († 1943)

Deaths

• July 9 - Amedeo Avogadro, chemist (* 1776)
• August 24 - William Buckland, geologist and paleontologist (* 1784)

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