As her first child, Isaac inherited most of her property, making him an independently wealthy man. A more recent blow was the departure from Cambridge of John Wickins, Newton's roommate of 20 years.

Isaac Newton changed the way we understand the Universe. Revered in his own lifetime, he discovered the laws of gravity and motion and invented calculus. He helped to shape our rational world view.

A 54-year-ol Newton man was recently and charged with sexually assaulting a child, authorities said. Xavier Izquierdo was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 29 following an investigation by Newton Police ...

Giles Wood, from Dorset, purchased the sapling at an auction held to raise money for Newton's childhood home Woolsthorpe ... where they make their own cider named Isaac Cider.