The New NASA Telescope For decades, NASA has had a goal of searching for traces of life on distant planets. Now, with the help of its newest telescope, the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST), these dreams will soon...

What is an Aerosol Virus? An aerosol virus is a type of airborne pathogen, which is responsible for respiratory infections. It is usually spread through the air as tiny droplets from the nose and mouth of an infected person when...

John Nash: The Mathematician Who Developed Game Theory John Forbes Nash Jr. was one of the most brilliant mathematicians of the 20th century. Throughout his life, he made incredible contributions to game theory, differential geometry, and algebraic geometry. He was...

Why Do Cats Eat Grass? Cats have a tendency to do many strange things, but one of their most peculiar behaviors is grazing on grass. Since cats wouldn’t normally encounter grass in their natural habitat—unless there’s been an environmental disturbance—...

John Dalton: The Chemist Who Developed the Atomic Theory of Matter John Dalton was a British chemist who lived from 1766 to 1844 and is best known for developing the atomic theory of matter. This theory was a milestone of...

In March 2020, the world faced the first case of the novel Coronavirus, the deadly COVID-19.The virus grabbed the attention of people around the world and soon, governments along with health agencies recommended drastic measures to prevent its spread....

The Future of Wearable Technology: The Next Frontier in Computing The increasing demand for smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable devices has made wearable technology (WT) one of the most exciting developments in computing today. As WT continues to evolve,...

Edwin Herbert Land: The Inventor Who Co-Founded Polaroid Corporation and Developed Instant Photography In 1946, Edwin Herbert Land co-founded the Polaroid Corporation and developed instant photography, revolutionizing the industry. An inventor, scientist and businessman, Edwin Herbert Land is best known...

Overview of Brazil’s COVID-19 Response The spread of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the lives of everyone across the globe. This has particularly been the case in Brazil, which is now the second-worst affected country...

Werner Heisenberg: The Physicist Who Developed the Uncertainty Principle Werner Heisenberg is one of the most renowned physicists of our time and is credited with the development of one of the most influential theories in modern physics: the uncertainty principle....