Science

Most of us strive to be happy, but few of us make a conscious effort to understand what “happiness” really is and how to obtain it. The science of happiness studies the psychology of joy, examining the components that...

Humans and monkeys are some of the most fascinating species of animals on Earth, and scientists have been curious to find out what would happen if the two species were combined. For this reason, over the last few years, research...

The Fascinating World of Fungi: From Decomposers to Medicinal Agents Fungi are an important yet often overlooked part of the world’s ecology. They provide essential services such as decomposition of organic matter and they also have many medicinal uses. This...

 Unlocking the Secrets of Tiny MicrobesMicrobes are among the tiniest living creatures in our world. Although invisible to the naked eye, microbes have an incredible impact on all life forms, from the smallest plant, to the largest mammal. In...

Hermann von Helmholtz: The Physiologist Who Made Contributions to Vision, Hearing, and Thermodynamics Hermann von Helmholtz was a renowned 19th century German physician and scientist who was a major contributor to the fields of physiology, physics, and mathematics. His research...

Understanding the Russian Space Junk Problem and Its Implications for the Distant Future Since the very beginning of the space era, Russia has been among the leaders that have launched satellite technology into orbit. But, after decades of launches and...

Joseph Lister and His Impact on Medical Practice Joseph Lister is widely remembered by medical professionals and students of history as the English surgeon who revolutionized antiseptic surgery and the prevention of infection. He was born into a Quaker...

Gerty Cori Gerty Cori (1896 – 1957) was an Austrian-American biochemist and the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking discoveries of carbohydrate metabolism. Her research on how the body metabolizes glycogen from carbohydrates sparked an...

The Discovery of the Atom: The Foundation of Modern Chemistry Atoms have been part of human knowledge since ancient times, but it was not until the late 19th century that humans discovered what they really are. This discovery of atoms...

John von Neumann: The Mathematician Who Helped Develop Game Theory John von Neumann was a 20th century Hungarian-American mathematician who made major contributions to many fields, including game theory. His work has had a lasting impact on economics, mathematics, and...