Scientist of the Day 🌟 Samuel C.C. Ting Born: January 27, 1936 Samuel C.C. Ting is an American physicist of Chinese descent, renowned for his remarkable contributions to particle physics and the discovery of new subatomic particles. 🔬 Key Contributions: Discovered the J/ψ particle, a subatomic particle that provided crucial evidence for the existence of the charm quark. His work advanced the understanding of the Standard Model of particle physics. 📜 Legacy: Ting was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics (1976), shared with Burton Richter, for his discovery of the J/ψ particle. He has also made significant contributions to space-based experiments like the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.