Science

Werner von Braun was one of the most important figures in rocket and aerospace engineering of the twentieth century. His immense contribution to science, technology, and space exploration defines him as one of the greatest engineers in modern history....

Temple Grandin: The Animal Scientist and Autism Advocate Temple Grandin is an American scientist, innovator, professor, and advocate for those with autism. She is an animal scientist who has revolutionized the way animals are handled for livestock production. Grandin is...

The Brain-Computer Interface: The Technology That Lets Our Minds Control Machines As we move further and further into the future, technology continues to evolve and develop at a rapid pace. One of the most intriguing advances in this field is...

Elsie Widdowson (1900-2000) was an influential British nutritionist of the 20th century. She made major contributions to the field of nutrition and human health, conducting pioneering research on human nutrition and developing the first UK food composition tables. Her...

The Life of a Star: From Birth to Death in the Cosmos  From the moment of birth, a star’s life is an incredible journey. From the Big Bang to its own eventual death, a star will undergo many stages and...

The Chicxulub crater is an ancient impact crater located off the northern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula near the town of Chicxulub, after which it is named. The crater is believed to have been formed by the violent collision of...

Frederick Sanger: The Biochemist Who Developed DNA Sequencing Techniques The name Frederick Sanger may not be widely known, but his breakthroughs in the field of biochemistry have had immense consequences for medical research in the fields of genetics and disease....

From rapid population growth to rapidly deteriorating ecosystems, population data suggests there may be cause for alarm about the future of our planet. As global populations increase, so does the demand for limited natural resources and the challenge of providing...

The Discovery of Superconductivity: Unlocking the Potential of Zero-Resistance Materials   Superconductivity is one of the most transformational technology discoveries of the modern era. It involves certain materials that demonstrate the ability to conduct electricity without any resistance – known...

The 17-Year Bug (also called the periodical cicada) is a unique and mysterious creature that appears every 17 years in certain parts of the United States.This bug is quite unique and can cause great fascination to those who witness...