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The Amazing Legacy of Beatrix Potter, Creator of ‘Peter Rabbit’

There are literary geniuses known for their work covering specific genres of literature. However, their expertise and skill in other areas are equally revealing at times. This is the case with author Beatrix Potter. Known chiefly for her popular and evergreen children’s stories, she also explored numerous areas of science. Her most famous literary work ...

Jack Roberts

An illustration from one of Beatrix Potter's childrens books.

Stem Cell Clinics and Their Dirty Secrets

Stem cell treatments are still in the experimental stage, with a lot more advanced research required before treatments make it into the mainstream. However, that hasn’t stopped American “stem-cell tourists” from traveling to unregulated clinics in Mexico, the Caribbean, and China searching for stem-cell treatments for just about anything, from heart treatments to facelifts. In ...

Troy Oakes

Stem cell research pipette and PCR plate.

The Secret Lives of Goldfish: Can Goldfish Drive?

Everyone knows that goldfish have a “three-second memory,” don’t they? However, this seems to be a case of bad PR, as it turns out that goldfish can recall things for months or even longer. Goldfish are very intelligent and can be taught tricks that require cognitive ability or be taught to remember sequences that lead ...

Science Unmasked

Goldfish swimming. Can goldfish drive?

Striking Similarities Between Emperor Kangxi and King Louis XIV

In China, the 130 years of strong Qing leadership began with Emperor Kangxi (1654-1722) followed by Yongzheng (1678-1735) and then Qianlong (1711-1799). In France, the time during which King Louis XIV (1638-1718) ruled was regarded as the Grand Century. The reign of France’s Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, lasted 72 years, which is ...

Hermann Rohr

Kangxi and Louis XIV.

The Aqueous Storage Device That Needs Just 20 Seconds to Charge

A KAIST research team developed a new hybrid energy aqueous storage device that can be charged in less than half a minute. It employs aqueous electrolytes instead of flammable organic solvents, so it is both environmentally friendly and safe. It also facilitates a boosting charge with high energy density, which makes it suitable for portable ...

Troy Oakes

The Aqueous Storage Device

The Story of China’s Famous Kangxi Emperor

China’s famous Kangxi emperor was the second emperor during the Qing Dynasty, and his 61-year reign represents one of China’s most glorious eras. He began his reign at just 7 years old, on February 7, 1661. History books still praise his accomplishments to this day. Kangxi called three different ethnic heritages his own His father ...

Nspirement Staff

A portrait of the Kangxi Emperor.