In the previous entry of this series, we examined the extensive career of the English navigator Sir Robert Dudley (1574–1649). This concluded with a discussion of the scientific devices he bequeathed, currently displayed in the Museo Galileo in Florence. These devices originated from various manufacturers, and today I will highlight one that hasn’t been addressed […]
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Numerous psychologists from history have significantly influenced our understanding of psychology in contemporary times. This article will explore three of the most pivotal psychologists: Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, and Abraham Maslow. Sigmund Freud was born in May 1856 in Austria to Galician Jewish parents. He was a neurologist who made many significant discoveries, but those […]
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**STEM from Scratch: March Opportunities for Youth in STEM** STEM from Scratch regularly showcases monthly chances for young people to participate in STEM initiatives. Here’s a summary of March’s offerings: ### [McMaster University I-STEP: Black Youth IMHOTEP STEM Enrichment Program](https://linktr.ee/macistep_?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYg2aBAvOO7R9xbz221O5bvX4Vn_4CCVueGPx3I9cJCpje6zG9vL54CFL8_aem_ss-qVXKw-fTp_PCGpfPCBw) Tailored for Black high school students in Hamilton and Halton, this program provides practical STEM […]
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A Cutting-Edge Reflective Cement Transforms Cooling in Construction With rising global temperatures, the quest for novel methods to cool buildings grows. An advancement in cement technology could greatly lessen the reliance on air conditioning by diverting a greater amount of sunlight away from building exteriors. Created by researchers at Southeast University in Nanjing, China, this […]
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**Historians Identify Autocratic Tactics in Trump’s Criticism of Science** On 31 August, The New York Times released an opinion article by William J. Broad entitled “Historians Identify Autocratic Tactics in Trump’s Criticism of Science.” This article highlights past situations in which those in power have suppressed scientific endeavors, drawing connections to President Donald Trump’s allegedly […]
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### Fresh Perspectives on CB1 Cannabinoid Receptor in its Activated State Recently, the scientific community’s comprehension of the human cannabinoid receptor CB1 was confined to its inactive state, associated with antagonists. This shifted with a groundbreaking study spearheaded by Zhi-Jie Liu at ShanghaiTech University, which successfully captured the crystal structures of the CB1 receptor in […]
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**Devastating Nitrogen Gas Leak at Maharashtra Pharmaceuticals Plant Takes Four Lives** A devastating nitrogen gas leak at a pharmaceuticals production site near Mumbai, Maharashtra, has led to the heartbreaking death of four individuals, with two others reported to be in grave condition. The incident took place at Medley Pharmaceuticals’ facility in Boisar-Tarapur on August 21, […]
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A joint initiative among researchers has resulted in the isolation of a complex featuring two iodine(I)-silver(I) coordination bonds, paving the way for the discovery of other complexes with non-traditional bonding. Metal–metal interactions among metal cations are prevalent, varying from the manganese–manganese single bond in Mn₂(CO)₁₀ to the quadruple rhenium–rhenium bond found in Re₂Cl₈²⁻. However, comparable […]
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Situated in the Dâures Constituency of Namibia’s Erongo region, in southern Africa, is the continent’s pioneering net zero village. Founded in 2023, the Daures Green Hydrogen Village is designed to harness the country’s natural resources to generate green hydrogen and ammonia, with the goal of creating Namibia’s inaugural zero-carbon fertilizer. “Namibia is a country that […]
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