The Man Behind The Explosion Alfred Nobel wasn’t always associated with peace. In fact, he was better known for his invention of dynamite — a powerful tool that revolutionized construction, mining, and yes, warfare. Born in 1833, Nobel was a brilliant Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor. Throughout his life, he held over 350 patents, but […]
Francis Crick: Discoverer of the Genetic Code by Matt Ridley Matt Ridley’s Francis Crick: Discoverer of the Genetic Code is an exciting journey into the life of one of the greatest scientists of the 20th century. Aimed at readers of all ages, including school students, this biography tells the story of how Francis Crick, along with James Watson, […]
Early Life and Background Johann Mendel was born on July 20, 1822, in the small village of Hinzendorf (now Hyncice, Czech Republic), Mendel grew up in a humble peasant family. His parents were farmers who recognized his intellectual potential early on and made sacrifices to support his education. At a young age, Mendel showed a […]
Life on Earth is an endless race where organisms adapt, struggle, and compete to survive. This race is not guided by deliberate design or modification but unfolds naturally as species interact with their environments. Those with traits that give them an edge thrive, reproduce, and pass on their advantages to the next generation, while others […]
Charles Darwin’s on the Origin of Species, first published in 1859, is a ground breaking work that reshaped our understanding of biology, evolution, and humanity’s place in nature. Widely regarded as one of the most important scientific works in history, it laid the foundation for evolutionary biology and continues to be a source of inspiration and […]
The Tiny Genius That Changed Science: Drosophila melanogaster The Little Fly With a Big Secret You have probably seen it buzzing around your bananas — tiny, fast, and easy to miss. But did you know this little fly has helped scientists unlock some of the biggest mysteries in biology? 👉 Meet Drosophila melanogaster — the […]
Story of Monarch Butterfly Did you know that the monarch butterfly undertakes one of the most incredible migrations on Earth? Prepare to be amazed by the secrets of this iconic insect. Every year, millions of monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles. They journey from Canada and the United States to overwintering sites in Mexico and […]
Gregor Mendel, an Augustinian monk in the mid-19th century, conducted ground breaking experiments that laid the foundation of modern genetics. Working in a monastery garden during the 1850s and 1860s, Mendel systematically cross-pollinated pea plants and meticulously recorded how specific traits—such as flower colour, seed shape, and plant height—were inherited across generations. He Conducted Controlled […]
Scientific and fun! facts about birds Birds are the only animals with feathers.Feathers help them fly, stay warm, attract mates, and even camouflage! Birds evolved from dinosaurs.Yes, your backyard pigeon is a distant cousin of the T. rex! Hummingbirds can hover in place — and fly backward!They beat their wings up to 80 times per […]