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
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Last updated: Oct 04, 2026Astronomers get permission for mini-observatory
The Shropshire Astronomical Society plans to install the dome at Rodington village hall.
13 unbelievable child car seats from the past century
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Wildlife cameraman Dan Abbot is caught off guard by a humpback whale, a rare sight…
3 useful ways AI can improve your photos in iOS 27
If you've got an iPhone and take pictures, you should familiarize yourself with the Clean…
Woodlands project records more trees than expected
The Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project aims to restore some of…
Whales can’t hear each other in the noisy ocean. This inventor has a solution 200 years in the making.
A new type of boat propeller could turn down the volume. The post Whales can’t…
Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms
Climate crisis blamed as virus that originated in Africa spreads to livestock as far north…
Severed robot hand looks like a futuristic Thing from ‘The Addams Family’
The creepy and kooky robot can type on a keyboard, play a video game, and…
Fossil mammal with reptile-like teeth changes picture of our evolution
Unlike most modern mammals, which get just two sets of teeth in their lifetime, an…
Adult female pythons cause the most trouble in Florida
Hunting them first can help curb the invasive species. The post Adult female pythons cause…
Mathematicians and AI in behind-the-scenes battle over what’s true
AI models are solving mathematics problems with increasing pace, and a technique called formalisation is…
Will the backlash against AI data centres hit quantum computing too?
To succeed at scale, quantum computing must differentiate itself from AI, says columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan.…
SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record
Four astronauts pulled up at International Space Station after eight-hour express flight led by Jessica…
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What are the next steps for the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator?
Cold War spy satellite named after Farrah Fawcett just exploded in space
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SpaceX launches crew to ISS
The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral with two Americans, a Russian and…
Man faces 10 years in jail for AI crocodile image
The potential public safety hazard in a popular reservoir never actually existed. The post Man…
Demon Star and Witch’s Head kick off spooky space season
NASA highlighted a triple-binary system and an eerie nebula. The post Demon Star and Witch’s…
Elephants imitate each other when they produce deep rumbling sounds
African savannah elephants use a variety of calls to communicate, and now machine learning has…
A lack of rockets is creating a crisis for space technology companies
SpaceX’s changing priorities, the war in Ukraine and a lack of competitors are all causing…
Transformative new robot that can fly, sail, and swim autonomously
ALBATROSS plays fast and loose with nature’s rules. The post Transformative new robot that can…
Twisteddoodles on the discovery of a new cat species
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Robot dog runs a marathon faster than the average human, all on a single charge
RAIBO2's official marathon time was 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 52 seconds. The post Robot…
Embracing the glitches in gravity could give us a unified theory of reality
Physicists have long struggled with their goal of making gravity a quantum force. A radical…
How to back up all of your photos and videos (on any device) to Apple Photos
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Swimmer made of quantum light breaks Newton’s third law
According to Newton’s third law, all actions are paired with reciprocal reactions. But breaking this…
The reason your face looks wrong in photos
It's not you, it's physics. The post The reason your face looks wrong in photos…
Physicists are scrambling to make sense of possible dark matter signal
Following the possible recent detection of a dark matter particle, researchers have already come up…
How better ways of screening drugs could soon lead to thousands fewer animal tests
Scientists can now get more accurate safety data by testing drugs on organ-on-a-chip devices and…
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
Biochemistry
British-Ghanaian food scientist researching cancer prevention through diet
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Electrical Engineering
Self-taught engineer known as the 'King of Cool' and 'Father of Refrigerated Transportation,' co-founder of Thermo King and first African …
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Mathematics
First African American -- and first Black person in the world -- to earn a PhD in mathematics, awarded by …
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