Wilhelm Röntgen (1845–1923), the first recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics The Nobel Prize in Physics (Swedish: Nobelpriset i fysik) is an annual award given by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for those who have made the most outstanding contributions to mankind in the field of physics. It is one of the five… read more »
Study of biological systems using methods from the physical sciences Kinesin uses protein domain dynamics on nanoscales to “walk” along a microtubule. Biophysics is an interdisciplinary science that applies approaches and methods traditionally used in physics to study biological phenomena.1234Biophysics covers all scales of biological organization, from molecular to organismic and populations. Biophysical research… read more »
“Birds: Beauty, Intelligence, and Longevity” Some birds exceed average lifespans. These extraordinary birds have fascinating histories. Their stories reflect strong human-bird bonds. Explores the oldest recorded birds. Cocky Bennett (Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo) – 120 Years Image Editorial Credit: Wikimedia Commons “Cocky Bennett: A Long-Living Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo” Born in Australia, known for its pink and… read more »