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.
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Last updated: Nov 08, 2026Art, philosophy, and science blend in beautiful wildlife photography
A relation between two living beings shaped by a shared evolutionary history. The post Art,…
Troublesome black bear Nugget wins the 2026 Annoying Sibling Award
Bears can annoy their brothers and sisters, too. The post Troublesome black bear Nugget wins…
Raccoon with an arrow stuck in her face rescued in Massachusetts
It took a full week to catch this feisty trash panda. The post Raccoon with…
Thunderstruck: what does the future hold for lightning?
Humans have always been awed by the power and beauty of lightning. How does the…
‘Mind-blowing’: dark-sky fans gather on Exmoor to see what light pollution hides
The UK is 14th most light-polluted country, but in south-west England the veil is lifted…
Record-breaking, fast-spinning magnet could help uncover new physics
A magnet barely wider than a human hair is one of the fastest spinning objects…
Scientists detect ‘pregnant’ coral using ultrasound device
The high-tech method offers a non-invasive way to monitor endangered coral populations. The post Scientists…
NASA teases experimental X-70 ‘Fractal’ aircraft
But the only available image is AI-generated. The post NASA teases experimental X-70 ‘Fractal’ aircraft…
Hubble Space Telescope is falling to Earth – should NASA save it?
The Hubble Space Telescope faces a fiery and fatal re-entry to Earth's atmosphere sometime around…
A robot called GIMLI will explore a lunar cave for a future moon base
The race to build a moon base is ramping up. Columnist Robin George Andrews explores…
'Extra special' tamarin twins born at zoo
Shaldon Wildlife Trust says it is one of two European zoos to breed the species…
Amazon’s early Black Friday deals on Ring cameras drop eight popular models under $100
You can get a battery-powered doorbell with current-gen hardware for just $40, which is 60%…
1,500 years ago, a man trekked across Europe as the Roman Empire fell
DNA from the man's elaborate boat burial is finally revealing his secrets—and possible mercenary ties.…
Google shouldn’t be pressuring schools to use its AI
Google has said schools can’t have access to its search engine without AI, even in…
Evidence of active volcanoes on Mars may boost chances of finding life
Recent fractures on the surface of Mars and gases detected by an orbiter probe provide…
Tokyo police consider using AI to reconstruct traffic accidents
It may reduce time, but comes with the risk of fabricated data. The post Tokyo…
Why a pink potato-like robot is wheeling around Philadelphia
In a city where robots get kicked, graffitied, and decapitated, an artist built a friendlier…
California has way more bugs than we thought
The Golden State is home to over 60,000 insect species. The post California has way…
The DNA is backwards on The Selfish Gene’s cover – again
Feedback notes with weary inevitability that a 50th anniversary edition of Richard Dawkins's classic work…
Tom Gauld on our future robot overlords
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Why pharma firms are going to Earth’s orbit in search of new cancer drugs
A space capsule 300 miles above us is growing the tiny crystals of a potential…
The night-sky image so incredible the NZ man behind it has been accused of using AI
Brendan Larsen spent hours taking hundreds of photographs of the sky over a mountain in…
Cat-sized foxes in Texas are in trouble. Big guard dogs could help.
Conservationists estimate that there are fewer than 250 swift foxes left in the Lone Star…
Nasa telescope launched in 2004 to plunge back to Earth after failed rescue mission
Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere Wednesday, burning up in the…
AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals
Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.
Malaria control: Who decides Africa’s gene-drive future?
Gene-drive research is nearing Africa, raising questions over who controls its risks, rules and use.
‘Reverse physics’ could help bridge the classical and quantum worlds
Physics is generally built on observations, then the maths that supports them comes later. Columnist…
Key oddity of quantum physics may run even deeper than anticipated
Quantum mechanics stands out by being probabilistic and a new analysis suggests that this property…
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…
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
Engineering & Technology
Inventor of the portable hand-cranked pencil sharpener and an improved plasterer's hawk
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Chemical Engineering
Nigerian-affiliated co-inventor of patented polymerization catalyst systems at Exxon Chemical Patents
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Mechanical Engineering
Nigerian inventor of a patented method for utilizing natural energy, filed in Australia
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