Science

Oceans are vast and even with the limited information we have about them, confusions still prevail across various aspects Although we like visiting beaches and islands, most of us are not well informed about the vast oceans and their innumerable creatures. These living beings are entirely different from the largely mammalian species found on land. Things become even more confusing …

While the Buga Sphere has been reported by many as an alien object, experts say that it is likely an art project or viral marketing stunt People browse the internet for many purposes, one of which could be the search for unique, exciting stuff. Taking advantage of this curiosity, creators have come up with multiple viral photos and videos of …

Science can feel confusing at times and a relevant example is the doubts associated with temperature readings in Celsius and Fahrenheit While most of the world uses the Celsius system for measuring temperature, you might sometimes come across readings mentioned in Fahrenheit. In this context, a question often asked is which is colder: minus 40°C or minus 40°F? If you …

Powering many of the advanced systems in the world, algorithms come in various formats and have multiple uses Algorithms provide a quick way to process data, carry out a specific task or solve a particular problem. It is quite like a recipe, which gives you a consistent result at the end. While there are millions of variations of algorithms, the …

It is important to clean the magnesium ribbon because the surface layer formed due to oxidation can hinder the burning process A magnesium ribbon is a thin strip of elemental magnesium, which has various uses. It can be used in laboratories for various experiments or for starting thermite reactions. Magnesium ribbons can also be used to demonstrate the working of …

While there is an agreement that prohibits claims to celestial bodies, the one who reaches Mars first and builds infrastructure could have de facto control The space race has been going on for several decades and it is now advancing at an accelerated pace. Apart from the moon, the first target is Mars. SpaceX is quite close, as it seeks …

There are a number of interesting debates related to eggs. The most predominant is probably the deliberations over what came first – the egg or chicken. While that is mighty tough to answer, there are other interesting aspects that can be better explained. One such question that often comes to mind is whether it is possible to hatch store bought …

Discovery of Higgs Boson or the Higgs Particle in 2012 is one of the major achievements in the scientific community. In the media, the Higgs Boson is referred to as the God Particle. This term gained popularity after Nobel Laureate Leon Lederman published his book named ‘The God Particle’. However, not many physicists seem to like this terminology for various …

You cannot see them with naked eyes, but the reality is that there are hundreds of satellites orbiting the earth. Not everyone may be functional, but that does not mean they do not exist. Here on earth, we often come across images and videos of satellites being prepped up for launch. One thing that is common across most satellites is …

Our eyes and sense of touch can differentiate between various objects based on the surface texture. There are surfaces that are rough, whereas others have a smooth feel. We are especially appreciative of smooth surfaces, possibly because only a select few have such qualities. Smooth surfaces may also be indicative of superior quality such as shiny apples and tomatoes, glass, …