Sexism in Science: Untold Stories of Stellar Women Scientists
Many women throughout history have made significant but unrecognized contributions to scientific progress. This article tells their stories as a way of commemorating their achievements.
The Covid-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 rages harder than ever. Before you take the vaccine, make sure you understand the science that shows they’re both safe and effective.
The Novel Coronavirus: Fact or Fiction?
The coronavirus has spread rapidly throughout the world in the last few months, leaving much of the population panicked and confused. Here, we tackle some of the most common assertions about the virus and explain in detail.
Fun Size Science
Nanoscale materials are all the rage in modern materials science. Such materials exist in the intersection between bulk materials, which are governed by classical mechanics, and individual molecules, which are governed by quantum mechanics. This article serves as a layman’s introduction to nanoscale science and engineering!
Finding True North
For much of human history, magnetism has been ill understood. Many people have tried (and failed) to explain the seemingly magical properties of lodestone, resulting in some crazy and downright funny tales. This article discusses some of the major developments on the understanding of magnets throughout history.
Green Chemistry Adoption: Easier than You May Think
To respond to the demands of a changing global climate, widespread change is needed in a number of industries. Green chemistry represents a collective response by the chemical industry to the needs of the environment. Read on to find out how the research and manufacturing sides of this industry have adopted this new set of standards!
Capacitors & Coconuts! The Internet of Wearable Things
Futurama, a show set in the Year 3000, commonly throws all kinds of crazy technology at their viewers. However, their depiction of wearable technology is way off the mark! Check out the materials innovations that could revolutionize the “Internet of Wearable Things” in the coming years.
From Nomads to Geneticists
Before we could achieve feats like editing the genome, we had to first learn how to change organisms the hard way. Through deliberate selection, humans were able to drastically change their way of life. If we never started adapting to new demands, humans probably would have never survived.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s superconductivity!
When it was discovered in 1911, superconductivity radically changed our understanding of the laws of electronics. Read this article to learn more about this wacky physical property and what it can do for you!
Vaccines: How Humanity Beat The World’s Deadliest Diseases
Once upon a time, smallpox accounted for over 10% of all deaths. In 1979, smallpox was eradicated for good. Vaccines weaponized the human immune system against microbes, giving us the power to defend ourselves against this deadly disease. What’s next for this incredible technology?