Inventors
Hypathia of Alexandria, the first mathematician
Hypatia of Alexandria is the first female mathematician. She was born in Greece in 360 […]
Subjects
Biology
Where do champagne bubbles come from?
The bubbles present in champagne are composed of carbon dioxide. The same gas we release […]
Chemistry
Why does champagne make us drunk faster?
Champagne contains alcohol. This is why it should be consumed in moderation by adults. But […]
Botany
Natural Christmas trees, why do some smell and others not?
The Christmas tree is the star of the house. It decorates, it lights up, it […]
Chemistry
Where does the smell of gingerbread come from?
There is no Christmas without the delicious gingerbread. Whether it comes in the form of […]
Chemistry
How do fireworks work?
During this holiday season, you will certainly not fail to contemplate fireworks illuminating and coloring […]
Belgian inventors
Jean-Baptiste Van Helmont
Jean-Baptiste Van Helmont Jean-Baptiste Van Helmont’s life Jean-Baptiste Van Helmont was born in Brussels, into […]
Belgian inventors
Jean Palfyn, the inventor of forceps
We know much more about his invention than his name and yet it facilitated the […]
Astronomy
Michel-Florent Van Langren and the first map of the Moon
The first map of the Moon is the work of a Dutchman. This is Michel-Florent […]
Belgian inventors
Etienne Lenoir, the inventor of the internal combustion engine
Etienne Lenoir is a Belgian inventor considered to be one of the greatest inventors of […]