Political mobilization among scientists has been growing in recent years. By Dr. Scott FrickelProfessor of Sociology and...
Science
The first optical microscopes appeared in the early 17th century. Introduction The microscope was one of the...
Scientists need to get out of their echo chambers. One of the first questions Lee McIntyre, a philosopher...
In antiquity and through the Middle Ages, the concept of temperature was quite different from today. Introduction...
“Creating specific and relatable images can better reach some people.” Jill Pelto, 27, is an artist and...
Thales viewed mathematics as a means for apprehending truth. Introduction Greek mathematics, the study of numbers and their...
The goal of the early Pre-Socratic philosophers was to find the First Cause of existence. Introduction Ancient Greek Science is...
Have you ever wondered about the intricate web of science that makes weather forecasts possible? The marvel...
Researchers use remnants like antlers, shells, teeth and pollen to learn how natural communities once worked. Introduction...
Those who build such devices do so in the hope that they will overcome natural limits. The...
Uncovering the history of robotics through art. By Meg ButlerEditor and AuthorGetty Iris The monk, as the...
In 2003 the Unimate was inducted into the Robot Hall of Fame. Unimate was the first industrial robot,[1] which worked...
The earliest reference to the brain occurs in an ancient Egyptian papyrus. Introduction From the ancient Egyptian mummifications to 18th-century...
In antiquity, the search for knowledge of the brain anatomy was marked by several protagonists. By Dr....
An unexpected link from the early days of “speech science” in the 19th century. Introduction Disorders of...
The story of how the LRL came to be built has been largely relegated to footnotes in...
Pascal, a mathematician and a Catholic theologian, left a deep and lasting influence on the world still...
In today’s digital age, ensuring secure authentication is of paramount importance. Traditional password-based systems, while widely used,...
A virologist reflects on the achievements of this visionary scientist. Introduction Some of the greatest scientific discoveries...
In 1831, Michael Faraday discovered the basic principles of electricity generation. Introduction Affordable, reliable electricity is fundamental...
As the 20th century dawned, people basked in the marvelous and unearthly glow of the new electric...
From hydroelectric dams to pylons, the 20th-century architecture of electricity inspired a new kind of awe. Printed...
To understand how much thinking a brain can do, look at how much blood – and therefore...
What gave the modern human the competitive advantage over our ancient cousin? Introduction While the jury is...
In the annals of history, one civilization stands out for its remarkable understanding of the cosmos—the mighty...
Ancient Greek engineers who could construct automata established themselves in Alexandria. Introduction The history of robots has its origins...
Trade was a necessity that gradually became a source of cultural exchange. Egypt Land and maritime trade...
The West came into focus as a distinctive part of the nation during the second half of...
Exploring the use and adaptation of the Galenic corpus in the hands of late antique medical compilers....
The interrelations between different cultures and scientific chemical arts have held many constants. Egypt It is almost...