We usually measure value by the weight of the gold or the sparkle of diamonds, but there exists a realm of materials so rare and precious that their very scarcity elevates them to a status beyond the reach of most. Did you know that the entire...
The Nobel Prize is widely regarded as the most prestigious award given for intellectual achievement in several categories. The prize is named after Swedish chemist Alfred Bernhard Nobel, who invented numerous explosives, including dynamite, and held...
Gold has been known for more than 5500 years as an attractive and highly valued metal. While it is sometimes found in nature as the free metal, a large quantity of gold is found in conjunction with calcite, tellurium, quartz, zinc, copper, and lead...
The word ‘scientist’ was coined by philosopher and theologian William Whewell in 1833. It describes someone who carries out scientific research to advance knowledge in a particular field. Nowadays, many scientists hold advanced degrees...
The word paper comes from Latin papyrus, which is a material made from the pith of the aquatic flowering plant named Cyperus papyrus. Ancient Egypt civilization used papyrus (a lamination of natural plant fiber) for writing before the invention of...
When it comes to injustice, unfairness, or discrimination, even the field of science is not exempt. The 19th and 20th centuries witnessed remarkable inventions from gifted minds. However, not every scientist received the recognition and fame they...
From a human’s perspective, small can be anything from a single-cell organism to miniature replicas of much larger things. We once thought that atoms were the building blocks of everything around us. But then, the protons, electrons, and...
When we think about learning, we often picture educational classrooms where students listen intently to their teacher. However, in psychology, learning means something else. Psychologists define learning as a relatively permanent change in behavior...
In the software and programming world, there are interesting laws and rules that developers commonly discuss in conversations, meetings, and chats. These may be direct quotes from famous figures in the computing world or unwritten principles guiding...
Currently, the tallest building globally is the Burj Khalifa, standing at 828 meters. However, soon there will be a change. If everything goes as planned, the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia will become the tallest building by the end of this decade...
Global motorsports is a multi-billion dollar industry that is growing at a rapid pace. It is dominated by a handful of racing championships or events that take place across the globe. From NASCAR in the United States and the World Rally Championship...
If you own a house or a business in the United States, you might have heard of backflow testing. In many regions, people are required to do annual testing of a plumbing component called a backflow preventer. If you’ve received a notice...