Barbara McClintock: The Geneticist Who Discovered Transposition and Received a Nobel Prize for Her Work on Chromosome Structure and Function Barbara McClintock (1902-1992) was an American geneticist renowned for her major discoveries in maize genetics. McClintock graduated from Cornell University...

Every day, things around us are becoming more and more intelligent. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary advance in technology that is making everyday objects smarter. AI is a method of problem-solving that utilizes smart algorithms and pre-defined instructions to...

The Evolution of Flight: From Insects to Birds to Planes Throughout history, humankind has been enthralled with the concept of flight. From the ancient myth of Icarus, to the Wright Brothers’ first engineering feats in the early 1900s, flight has...

The Power of One Dose Covid Vaccines The Covid-19 pandemic has exacted a devastating toll on people’s lives across the globe. However, promising news has recently emerged with the approval of a number of highly effective Covid-19 vaccines. As of...

The Science of Sleep: Understanding the Importance of Rest for Our Bodies and Minds We all know how important good sleep is. But why? Without a strong understanding of the science of sleep and its importance, it can be difficult...

The Future of Space Exploration: What’s Next for NASA and Private Companies? Space exploration has been a huge part of the last century and is only getting bigger. The recent successes of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin...

The Science of Paleontology: How We Discover and Study Fossils Paleontology is a fascinating field of science that revolves around the study of ancient life, as preserved in fossils, and the processes that created them. It is one part...

The Science and Beauty of South Africa's Safari The African continent conjures up images of the Great Migration, majestic wild animals roaming across vast plains and vibrant sun-drenched savannas. One of the most remarkable and awe-inspiring experiences in Africa is...

 The Economics of Healthcare The economics of healthcare is a complex topic. Healthcare is a large part of our economy and is becoming increasingly expensive. Understanding the costs and value of medical treatments and services is an important part of...

Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia Recent studies have uncovered that there is a strong link between air pollution and the risk of developing dementia. This is a frightening prospect for many, as air pollution levels are continuing...