Have you ever thought of how everyday phenomena happen, such as small balls rolling faster than large balls? Why do you fall in the forward direction when a car stops suddenly? Or why does a rolling ball stop when it hits a wall? The answer to all these questions is hidden in Newton’s three laws …
1. “Never be limited by other people’s imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.” Mae Jemison Tweet 2. “Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it …
Here is the list of geometry formulas for different geometric shapes such as flat 2D shapes and 3D shapes like spheres, cones, and prisms. Geometry deals with the different aspects of various shapes and figures. In everyday life, we apply geometry when determining the distance we have to walk from one place to another, putting …
The extensive bleaching of coral reefs is an alarming threat to marine ecosystems. To fight this threat, some corals are turning neon to survive. Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea. They serve as habitats for thousands of fish and other marine creatures. For people, they provide many benefits including food, medicine, and recreation. …
When you imagine the colors of the polar regions, what picture first comes to your mind? Probably thick layers of white ice extending as far as your eyes can see, right? With the temperatures reaching far below zero and the sun not shining for months in the winter, it is easy to think that the …
Here’s a list of some of the most beautiful and mystical mushrooms you could ever find. Read about mushrooms that shine like a disco light, glow in the dark, or release puffs of smoke here.
Need a quick pick-me-up? Go through this list of 15 absolutely adorable baby animals that can fit in the palm of your hand. Cuteness overload guaranteed.
When the world shut down because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world suddenly became quieter. Birds were singing more quietly, too. Scientists found that birdsongs, particularly those of the white-crowned sparrows in San Francisco, California, became softer and more complex during the shutdown. How has noise pollution affected the birds? Before the pandemic, scientists had …
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Chameleons are famous for their curved tails, long tongues, and ability to change their skin color. Recently, the animals are once again in the spotlight after scientists discovered the smallest species so far. The newly discovered chameleons are now thought to be the world’s smallest reptiles. The new species is called the nano-chameleon, or Brookesia …
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Scientists have discovered a new kind of snake movement. They found out that brown tree snakes can turn their bodies into lassos to climb up large, smooth surfaces like tubes or poles. The scientists were shocked by this discovery because they had never seen snakes move this way before. Credit-Savidge et al-Current Biology How do …
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