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.
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A practical demonstration of Lenz's Law via a Homopolar Motor.
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Last updated: Nov 12, 2026Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in England's rivers
The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.
Some PFAS chemicals are declining in English rivers but others are appearing
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Volunteer to play the ‘bad guy’ for the TSA’s bomb-sniffing dogs
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A wobbly exoplanet vanished—but astronomers aren’t worried
The 'hot Jupiter' is about 1,000 light-years away from Earth. The post A wobbly exoplanet…
Who will step up to preserve space age artefacts for future generations?
We remember 19th-century captains of industry like Andrew Carnegie because they funded vast cultural institutions.…
Underwater internet cables can help save endangered whales
The cables can eavesdrop on multiple baleen whale species—including the world's largest. The post Underwater…
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Toby Jones stars in film about UK Mars mission
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Correcting quantum computer errors may be more complicated than expected
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Join NASA’s worldwide Voyager 1 celebration on Tuesday, November 17
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Newly described insect may live its whole life on a spider’s web
A species of “web-loving bug” from China lives on a spider's web and seems to…
How neutrinos are beginning to reveal the secrets of our galaxy
Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein says understanding neutrinos is one of the most pressing scientific issues in…
X chromosome gene may reduce autism rates in women and girls
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Is Schrödinger’s cat both dead and alive? No, it’s just haunted by its past
A radical new approach suggests some of quantum theory’s most bizarre and inexplicable effects might…
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…
A robot called GIMLI will explore a lunar cave for a future moon base
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'Extra special' tamarin twins born at zoo
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1,500 years ago, a man trekked across Europe as the Roman Empire fell
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Google shouldn’t be pressuring schools to use its AI
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Tokyo police consider using AI to reconstruct traffic accidents
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Tom Gauld on our future robot overlords
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The night-sky image so incredible the NZ man behind it has been accused of using AI
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AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals
Four planned "hyperscale" data centres consider using gas-fired power for their electricity needs.
‘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…
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
Computer Science
Nigerian-affiliated co-inventor of a patented network address translator application programming interface at Microsoft Corp.
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Biomechanics
Biomedical engineer researching women's sexual anatomy and health through computational modeling
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Engineering & Technology
Ghanaian inventor and entrepreneur manufacturing cars, helicopters, and electronics in Africa
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