Discover the Brilliance of Black Scientists & Inventors
Explore the untold stories of remarkable minds who changed our world through innovation, discovery, and determination. From ancient times to modern day breakthroughs in AI, biotech, and quantum computing.
The Homopolar Motor
A practical demonstration of Lenz's Law via a Homopolar Motor.
Garrett A Morgan
The man who made our roads save to drive on.
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Last updated: Oct 28, 2026A bust-up between mathematicians is fuelling fears that AI could undermine science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its…
Rare Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m at New York auction
Sale makes ‘Jodi’, a smaller relative of T rex, the ‘second most valuable dinosaur ever…
Unknown bald eagle spotted on Shadow’s nest
Shadow has been spending less time on the nest he once shared with Jackie. The…
Why are bogs so good at preserving dead bodies?
They essentially 'pickle' people. The post Why are bogs so good at preserving dead bodies?…
China’s super-secret space plane visible in clearest photo yet
The U.S. quietly dropped the picture inside a recent unclassified report. The post China’s super-secret…
Apple just dropped the AI-oriented M6 chip into the iMac and the 14-inch MacBook Pro
The chip that debuted back in August has made its way to two more of…
Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?
About 40% of the plants and animals in protected sites across Northern Ireland fall short…
Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m in New York auction
The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur…
This lava planet shouldn’t have an atmosphere—but it does
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AI refutes 30-year-old mathematical assumption in computer science
A central tenet in computer science has apparently been disproven by OpenAI, a result that…
What is Nasa's Artemis III mission? And what comes next?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing…
Parents of premature newborns can have more skin-to-skin contact with new device
The 'Skincubator' is undergoing its first trials in the United States. The post Parents of…
Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws critcism
Company imitates reflection of sun from mirrors, prompting pushback from some scientists, environmentalists and California…
Weary driver creates AI 'litter-tracking dashcam'
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From agriculture to AI-griculture: How tech is changing farming
From remote monitoring of cattle to automation of processes that took up valuable time, farmers…
6 stellar images of the early universe
The most detailed simulation of our universe’s first 2 billion years to date. The post…
Why do dead bodies move and make noise?
The explanation is less zombie apocalypse and more biology. The post Why do dead bodies…
‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass
Exclusive: Optical engineering that went into 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup has baffled experts for centuriesThe Romans’…
Project to restore rare native trees with DNA testing
Conservation groups say black poplars are endangered due to felling, land drainage and habitat loss.
La surveillance génomique permet de détecter de nouveaux virus en Afrique — mais lesquels constituent une menace ?
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First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in…
This robot exists solely to bounce ping-pong balls
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Huge fin whale filmed off Welsh coast
Rhys Morgan captured footage of the world's second-largest whale species lunge feeding on his drone.
Error-correction record pushes quantum computers closer to usefulness
Useful quantum computers will have to use many “logical qubits” as their computational building blocks,…
Why a high school in Virginia is getting a quantum computer
Starting in January, students attending Skyview High School in Virginia will learn about the building…
Google showcases way to fix quantum computer errors more efficiently
Error-proofing the most important operations performed on a quantum computer has so far required lots…
Will we observe dark matter as a particle or a wave?
We have arguably already discovered dark matter, says columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein. To observe it, we…
Appeal for major energy storage system rejected
Plans for the battery system site near the Devon-Dorset border have again been dismissed.
Stihl built its first battery-powered snow thrower to offer plenty of power with minimal maintenance
The Stihl SFA 120 is a 22-inch snow thrower that utilizes the company's innovative new…
All the news and science from the 2026 Nobel prizes – podcast
This year’s Nobel prizes in chemistry, physics and physiology or medicine have celebrated work that…
Featured Books
Africa's Journey to Industry 4.0: A Guide to Thriving in a Disrupted World
The future is being written. Will your voice be part of it? From the first …
Black Women Scientists & Inventors Vol 2
Celebrating twenty groundbreaking Black women whose scientific brilliance continues to shape our world. This powerful …
Blacks in Mathematics & Science: Workbook 1
Building Confidence Through Discovery, Problem Solving, and Real-World Learning. Blacks in Mathematics & Science: Workbook …
Black Scientists & Inventors Book 2
Inspire. Educate. Celebrate Innovation. The second book in the Black Scientists and Inventors series continues …
Featured Scientists
Business Leadership
Sailmaker, inventor, businessman, and abolitionist who was one of the most prominent wealthy Black Americans of the post-colonial era.
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Medicine
Ophthalmologist who co-developed Canasol, the cannabis-based treatment for glaucoma, with Professor Manley West
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Automotive Engineering
British inventor of combination air pump and car jack
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