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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Innovation Milestones: 4IR to 5IR
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India is producing more green energy - but wasting a lot of it
India has rapidly decarbonised electricity generation, but its gains are tempered by transmission shortages.
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Tiny two-headed turtle found in Cape Cod
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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…
Discovery of new Australian stick insect species reveals case of mistaken identity
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‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
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The reason your face looks wrong in photos
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What do you want to happen to your body after you die?
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Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar
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The US air force admitted to deploying weapons in space. Don’t expect the White House to explain why
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Physicists are scrambling to make sense of possible dark matter signal
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Nebula image wins Royal Observatory competition
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New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
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Might the UK and US joining their AI forces help solve nuclear fusion?
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How better ways of screening drugs could soon lead to thousands fewer animal tests
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Did you solve it? Do you have the brain of an engineer?
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Unexpected hints of dark matter should breathe life into particle physics
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Yes, scientists really built a “tickle robot.” Here’s why.
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Bracelet-shaped robot just keeps jumping
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Scientists may have found first hint of dark matter
The mysterious material has eluded scientists for nearly a century.
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
Pioneering AI researcher, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg, and recipient of the Order of Mapungubwe
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Astrophysics
Astrophysicist, cosmologist, inventor, and science communicator who has held professorships at MIT and Florida Tech and served as NASA Space …
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Chemistry
Research chemist at Los Alamos National Laboratory who patented a spot test for identifying explosives in the field.
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