Have you ever used a “Jiffy” to describe how fast you can do something? Or perhaps you’ve encountered a “Furlong” when reading about horse races? These seemingly outdated units still manage to sneak their way into our everyday conversations and even scientific discussions about dark matter. Let’s embark on a journey with Olivia Gordon to […]
The blow fly’s antenna is a specialized organ that helps the fly detect food quicker than its competitors. heckepics/iStock via Getty Images Christine Picard, Indiana University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How do the green-and-blue […]
In the face of a perceived threat, your body often activates a fight-or-flight response. George Peters/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University Heart in your throat. Butterflies in your stomach. Bad gut feeling. These are all phrases many people use to describe fear and anxiety. You have likely felt anxiety inside your […]
Mova globes are amazing! The spheres uses light and Earth’s magnetic field to rotate without any additional power sources. Encased within a transparent outer shell, these globes offer a crystal-clear view of the planet’s intricate details. What sets them apart is the mesmerizing internal dance: while the outer shell remains stationary, an internal globe elegantly […]
Get ready to witness a sky full of homemade rockets at Thailand’s annual Bun Bang Fai Festival in Ubon Ratchathan! From music and dance to spectacular rocket launches, this event brings together a tight-knit community of rocket enthusiasts. This annual festival is a celebration of creativity and community, as local villages and communities go head-to-head […]
Forever Chemicals, known as PFAS, are valuable to industries but often find their way into nature, contaminating drinking water and even entering our bloodstream. These persistent compounds linger for ages. Excitingly, scientists have developed a novel solution to eliminate them: utilizing water, or more precisely, supercritical water to burn away PFAS. [Reactions]
Over the past two decades, a silent invasion has been occurring beneath the waves of our oceans. Jellyfish, those gelatinous creatures of the deep, have been multiplying at an alarming rate, threatening to reshape the marine ecosystem. If left unchecked, we might find ourselves in a future where the ocean is dominated by these drifting […]
From Wired: Ophthalmologist Ashley Brissette, MD joins WIRED to answer your ocular enquires in a tech support all about eyes. How does LASIK eye surgery work? How does an eye doctor know if a baby needs glasses? What are ‘eye floaters’ and how do they work? What does an eyeball feel like? Dr. Brissette answers […]
In a landmark for space exploration, India’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon yesterday, joining the elite group of lunar explorers. This consortium, previously comprising only the USA, the former Soviet Union, and China, now embraces India as its freshest addition. This mission will focus on the Moon’s south pole, known for potential water reserves. […]
In the exciting field of medical progress, tiny nanobots are becoming powerful allies in the fight against cancer and more. These microscopic robots are put into human veins, moving through the blood to find and fight cancer cells without harming healthy ones. Nanobots can do even more than treat cancer. They can also help diagnose […]