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Father of Chemistry Honored at King Salman Science Oasis

Jabir ibn Hayyan conducted experiments and discovered essential chemical compounds that continue to be used today - SPA
Jabir ibn Hayyan conducted experiments and discovered essential chemical compounds that continue to be used today - SPA
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Father of Chemistry Honored at King Salman Science Oasis

Jabir ibn Hayyan conducted experiments and discovered essential chemical compounds that continue to be used today - SPA
Jabir ibn Hayyan conducted experiments and discovered essential chemical compounds that continue to be used today - SPA

Jabir ibn Hayyan, a renowned Muslim scientist, known as the "father of chemistry" for his pioneering contributions to the field is being honored at the STEAM 2024 Science and Technology Festival at the King Salman Science Oasis.
Born in 721AD, he conducted experiments and discovered essential chemical compounds that continue to be used today.
The renowned scholar Ibn Khaldun recognized Ibn Hayyan's immense contributions, referring to him as "the imam of chemistry writers". In fact, chemistry itself was sometimes called "the science of Jabir" in honor of his groundbreaking work, according to SPA.
Ibn Hayyan's innovative work, including the distillation process, significantly impacted the development of chemistry both in the Islamic world and in the West.
His writings were translated into Latin to spread knowledge and ideas far and wide.
Among his notable discoveries are hydrochloric acid (spirit of salt), sulfuric acid (oil of vitriol), gold water (royal water), and silver nitrate (hell's stone). He also explored practical applications of chemistry, such as steel production, waterproofing, and artificial pearl creation.

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Solar Storms May Cause Faint Auroras Overnight in Parts of Northern Hemisphere 

In this image taken with a long exposure, people look at the night sky towards the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, May 10, 2024, in Estacada, Ore. (AP)
In this image taken with a long exposure, people look at the night sky towards the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, May 10, 2024, in Estacada, Ore. (AP)
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Solar Storms May Cause Faint Auroras Overnight in Parts of Northern Hemisphere 

In this image taken with a long exposure, people look at the night sky towards the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, May 10, 2024, in Estacada, Ore. (AP)
In this image taken with a long exposure, people look at the night sky towards the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, May 10, 2024, in Estacada, Ore. (AP)

Solar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern Hemisphere starting late Thursday and extending into early Friday morning.

But, experts say, don't expect power grids and communications to be disrupted much.

People in Canada and northern US states including Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota and Minnesota may be able to see faint colorful displays, according to the current space weather forecast.

If the moderate solar storms become more intense as nighttime approaches, people as far south as Illinois and New York might be able to glimpse the phenomenon.

“All the stars have to align” for that to happen, said Erica Grow Cei, spokesperson for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

To spy the spectacle, wait for skies to get dark and then go outside, ideally away from bright city lights. Taking a picture with a smartphone camera may also reveal hints of the aurora that aren't visible to the naked eye.

The sun’s magnetic field is at the peak of its 11-year cycle, making storms and aurora displays more frequent. Unusually strong solar storms in May produced vibrant aurora displays across the Northern Hemisphere.

The night storms are expected to be less intense, but could cause brief disruptions to precision GPS machinery like what farmers use to harvest crops, Grow Cei said.