Are Dogs Colorblind?

Dogs live their lives with us, but the world they see is not the same as ours.

Flowers under UV Rays

Table of Contents Every animal perceives the world differently, but how and why is this the case? Vision is almost always the first sense we use to perceive the world around us, but it is incredibly difficult to try to explain what exactly we are seeing. How do you know […]

Are Dogs Colorblind?

Dogs live their lives with us, but the world they see is not the same as ours.

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Table of Contents Every animal perceives the world differently, but how and why is this the case? Vision is almost always the first sense we use to perceive the world around us, but it is incredibly difficult to try to explain what exactly we are seeing. How do you know

Exploring the Unique Plants of Antarctica

Antarctica

Table of Contents Antarctica’s beautiful yet challenging environment. Credit: Wikimedia/Liam Quinn What is Antarctica like? Antarctica has one of the harshest climates on Earth. It is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on the planet. It is also the largest desert. The coldest temperature ever recorded was a mind-blowing −128.6

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Table of Contents Antarctica’s beautiful yet challenging environment. Credit: Wikimedia/Liam Quinn What is Antarctica like? Antarctica has one of the harshest climates on Earth. It is the coldest, driest, and windiest continent on the planet. It is also the largest desert. The coldest temperature ever recorded was a mind-blowing −128.6

Is Distilled Water Safe to Drink? Pros, Cons, and Precautions

Distilled water is a very pure form of water, but is it safe for drinking?

Is Distilled water good for drinking

Table of Contents Why is water essential for the body? The human body is 70% water. Every process that takes place in our bodies requires water. Doctors recommend drinking 6–8 glasses of water a day. Water forms the major component of blood. Some of its other functions include: Creating saliva:

Is Distilled Water Safe to Drink? Pros, Cons, and Precautions

Distilled water is a very pure form of water, but is it safe for drinking?

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Table of Contents Why is water essential for the body? The human body is 70% water. Every process that takes place in our bodies requires water. Doctors recommend drinking 6–8 glasses of water a day. Water forms the major component of blood. Some of its other functions include: Creating saliva:

What is Talcum Powder?

We’ve all seen the small and shiny compact cases, sleek and black with a small mirror for you to look at yourself. Chances are, you’ve probably seen your mom, aunt, or other family members carry these around in their purses.

Talc

Table of Contents Compacts generally have a mirror fixed to them and contain some type of powder. Credit: DS Stories Beyond always helping someone look their best, have you ever wondered about what the white, chalk-like powder in the compact is? Well, it’s talcum powder. Let’s find out what that

What is Talcum Powder?

We’ve all seen the small and shiny compact cases, sleek and black with a small mirror for you to look at yourself. Chances are, you’ve probably seen your mom, aunt, or other family members carry these around in their purses.

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Table of Contents Compacts generally have a mirror fixed to them and contain some type of powder. Credit: DS Stories Beyond always helping someone look their best, have you ever wondered about what the white, chalk-like powder in the compact is? Well, it’s talcum powder. Let’s find out what that

How Do LEDs Work?

Illuminating Your Knowledge by Understanding How LEDs Work

Led Light

Table of Contents 5mm LEDs in Different Colors. Welcome to the wonderful world of LEDs! Have you ever wondered how those tiny lights in your phone, computer, and even your car are able to shine so brightly? It’s all thanks to something called a Light Emitting Diode, or LED for

How Do LEDs Work?

Illuminating Your Knowledge by Understanding How LEDs Work

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Table of Contents 5mm LEDs in Different Colors. Welcome to the wonderful world of LEDs! Have you ever wondered how those tiny lights in your phone, computer, and even your car are able to shine so brightly? It’s all thanks to something called a Light Emitting Diode, or LED for

How Many Eyes Do Spiders Have?

Table of Contents If you have noticed a yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) dangling off a plant in your yard and wondered; how many eyes do spiders have? The answer would be – It depends on the species of spider you’re watching.   There are over 50,000 species of spiders

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Table of Contents If you have noticed a yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) dangling off a plant in your yard and wondered; how many eyes do spiders have? The answer would be – It depends on the species of spider you’re watching.   There are over 50,000 species of spiders

Mystic Lights of the Poles: The Auroras

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The auroras, also known as the polar lights, are found at the Arctic and the Antarctic regions of Earth. These lights are seen in the sky only near the high-latitude polar regions of Earth. Auroras are formed because of changes in the magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is a region of charged

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The auroras, also known as the polar lights, are found at the Arctic and the Antarctic regions of Earth. These lights are seen in the sky only near the high-latitude polar regions of Earth. Auroras are formed because of changes in the magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is a region of charged

A Starfish Walking on the Beach

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Sea stars, commonly known as starfish, are star-shaped organisms usually found in sea water. Starfish are found in oceans all over the world ranging from the warm, tropical regions to the frigid, polar regions. These species are found at regions 6,000 m (20,000 ft) below the sea surface. Approximately 1,900

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Sea stars, commonly known as starfish, are star-shaped organisms usually found in sea water. Starfish are found in oceans all over the world ranging from the warm, tropical regions to the frigid, polar regions. These species are found at regions 6,000 m (20,000 ft) below the sea surface. Approximately 1,900

Seismic data shows that the core is spinning the other way. Should we worry?

The Four layers of Earth

The Four Layers of Earth: the inner core, the outer core, the mantle, and the lithosphere (crust). Credit: USGS A recent study reports that the Earth’s inner core has stopped spinning in the same direction as the planet and may have even started spinning in the opposite direction. This study

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The Four Layers of Earth: the inner core, the outer core, the mantle, and the lithosphere (crust). Credit: USGS A recent study reports that the Earth’s inner core has stopped spinning in the same direction as the planet and may have even started spinning in the opposite direction. This study

Humans Guess Gestures Made by Apes, Study Shows

Wild Apes

The great apes include the bonobos, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees. Credit: Wikimedia/Alain Houle (Harvard University) As per a recent study in PLOS Biology, scientists state that humans and apes have common gestures used for communication. The study was led by Dr. Kirsty Graham of St. Andrews University in Scotland. According

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The great apes include the bonobos, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees. Credit: Wikimedia/Alain Houle (Harvard University) As per a recent study in PLOS Biology, scientists state that humans and apes have common gestures used for communication. The study was led by Dr. Kirsty Graham of St. Andrews University in Scotland. According

Types of Cockroaches

Because of their cosmopolitan distribution, it’s easy to mistake different types of cockroaches as members of a single species. Turns out, there are actually multiple different types of them out there!

types of cockroaches

Table of Contents Everyone hates cockroaches. They are our unwanted house guests. From the freezing cold of Alaska to the blistering hot deserts of Arizona, they’re everywhere. But did you know that there’s actually more than one type of cockroach? In fact, there are over 4,000 different cockroach species all

Types of Cockroaches

Because of their cosmopolitan distribution, it’s easy to mistake different types of cockroaches as members of a single species. Turns out, there are actually multiple different types of them out there!

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Table of Contents Everyone hates cockroaches. They are our unwanted house guests. From the freezing cold of Alaska to the blistering hot deserts of Arizona, they’re everywhere. But did you know that there’s actually more than one type of cockroach? In fact, there are over 4,000 different cockroach species all

How Does a Nuclear Reactor Work?

Nuclear reactors are one of the most common ways of producing energy worldwide

how does a nuclear reactor work

Table of Contents Nuclear energy sounds mysterious, doesn’t it? Learn how a common reaction powers our daily lives The very first fuel source was firewood, keeping humans warm in the winter and helping us cook. From firewood, we began to use coal and other fossil fuels. Although nuclear energy is

How Does a Nuclear Reactor Work?

Nuclear reactors are one of the most common ways of producing energy worldwide

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Table of Contents Nuclear energy sounds mysterious, doesn’t it? Learn how a common reaction powers our daily lives The very first fuel source was firewood, keeping humans warm in the winter and helping us cook. From firewood, we began to use coal and other fossil fuels. Although nuclear energy is

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