A base, in chemistry, refers to any substance that releases hydroxide ions (OH−) when dissolved in water or an aqueous solution. Many bases, however, don’t readily carry hydroxide ions, but they, too, produce high levels of OH− when...
Neuroscience startups are on the rise, fueled by innovations in brain-computer interfaces, neurotherapeutics, and mental health technologies. These companies are developing solutions that could transform the way we understand and treat brain...
The term “scientist” was coined by a philosopher and historian of science, William Whewell, in 1833. However, it wasn’t until the late 19th century that this term came into regular use. A scientist is a professional who makes...
Research is a detailed, systematic study of a specific problem or concern using various methodologies set by professional fields and academic disciplines. It involves collecting necessary data, documenting critical information, and analyzing and...
Physics helps us understand how our world works. It studies a very wide range of objects, from the very small (through quantum principles) to the entire universe (through general relativity). The subject not only covers the objects’ behavior...
The new plasma accelerator can generate electron beams with energies up to 7.8 billion electron volts in just 20 centimeters. This is almost double the previous record for energy generated by plasma acceleration (set in 2014). To...
Over the past five years, the biotech industry has seen remarkable growth, with many new startups leading the way in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. As of 2023, there were over 3,740 biotech businesses in the United States...
For years, many influential personalities such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg have advised their followers and audiences to read books. For them, books don’t just help people become successful in life, but it also nurtures the...
What makes an acid strong or weak? To answer this question, we first need to look at the definition of an acid. It is a chemical compound that accepts electrons and/or donates (dissociates) hydrogen ions, also known as protons. Therefore, the...
If you ask any random person what is the hardest material on Earth, the most likely answer would be diamond. It is fairly common knowledge. But is diamond actually the hardest material or mineral on Earth? We’ll find out in this article. How...
The World Meteorological Organization recognizes more than a hundred different types of clouds. However, they can be categorized into 10 main types based on their overall shape and the altitude where they form. Clouds are classified and named using...
The density (more precisely, the volumetric mass density) of a substance is its mass per unit volume (denoted in kg/m3). It is a unique physical property of an object that shows how tightly matter is packed together that object. Solid materials like...