Wherever you look outside, there will always be a person that is smoking a cigarette. This smaller and thinner version of the cigar is so popular that more than 1 billion people are smoking it in different countries around the world. While there have been many warnings and safer alternatives implemented on … Read more
Biotechnology can be traced back to the early ages of the human race. Our previous generations played an essential role in generating agricultural innovation, using human-made methods for cultivating crops and domestic animals. The way vaccines were invented, and antibiotics were discovered was all possible because of the technology of bioengineering. After … Read more
Francium, a chemical element with the symbol “Fr” and atomic number 87, is known as one of the rarest elements on Earth, mainly due to the fact that scientists are still unable to produce or obtain a sufficient amount of this element for application purposes. Francium is the second-most electropositive element behind … Read more
Oganesson, with the symbol “Og” and atomic number 118 in the periodic table, is one of the recently discovered elements on Earth. However, unlike most elements, oganesson is created synthetically, and up to this day, its chemical properties remain unknown. The first chemist who discovered oganesson stated that it is a noble … Read more
Iridium, a chemical element with the atomic number 77 and the symbol “Ir” and in the periodic table, is regarded as one of the rarest elements on Earth because of how difficult it is to obtain and how scarce it is on the planet’s crust. This element is a hard and brittle … Read more
Technetium, with the atomic number 43 and symbol “Tc,” is regarded as the first-ever artificially-produced element, although there are a few isotopes of technetium that are naturally occurring. It is also the lightest element on Earth, and all of its isotopes are radioactive. For its naturally-occurring isotopes, they are typically produced through … Read more
Regarded as one of the rarest elements on Earth, Osmium, with the symbol “Os” and atomic number 76 in the periodic table, is a hard and brittle metal that has a bluish-white color. This element belongs in the platinum group and is considered as the densest naturally occurring element with a calculated … Read more
Rhodium, with the symbol “Rh” and atomic number 45 in the periodic table, is a chemical element that is considered as one of the rarest on Earth. This element belongs to the noble metal category, which means that it is highly resistant to corrosion, oxidation, and rust. However, despite being corrosion-resistant, rhodium … Read more
Astatine, with the symbol “At” and atomic number 85 in the periodic table, is one of the rarest elements on Earth, and some experts are even stating that it is the rarest naturally occurring element on the planet. Its rarity, while mostly being attributed to its scarcity on Earth, is also brought … Read more
Berkelium is an element found in the periodic table that has the symbol “Bk” and atomic number 97. This element is a member of two element series, namely actinide and transuranium, and it is also the fifth transuranium element discovered by scientists after neptunium, plutonium, curium, and americium. Because there was only … Read more
Protactinium, formerly known as protoactinium, is a rare chemical element with the atomic number 91 and the symbol “Pa” in the periodic table. This element is known to emit a silver-gray luster that can often stay in the air for a short period. One of its isotopes, namely protactinium-231, has a half-life … Read more
It’s a time where you are leading a full-blown online life! Or, maybe a partially online oriented life. Either way, with the internet on all the gadgets we are gradually cutting off the separate outlays for entertainment. Just think about the time you spend on YouTube rather than on other platforms for … Read more
Cable TV has been more popular and reliable than broadcast TV since the 1990s mainly because it provides clearer reception and more channels. Cable television has better reception due to the fact that it receives radio frequency (RF) signals that go through coaxial cables, which are a more stable connection for receiving … Read more
There was a time in history when TV sets did not have color. People were still entertained by watching black-and-white television shows, but producers and directors weren’t able to showcase their concepts or ideas properly since they couldn’t showcase the colors they use in the studio to the television screen. Thankfully, color … Read more
Bacteria are living almost everywhere, as they can be on the kitchen table, on your bed, or even on your clothes. There are a few bacteria that are considered “good” or are beneficial to our health, but there are more variants that are “bad,” which can cause minor to severe illnesses in … Read more
There have been many strange and peculiar theories that have been developed and studied over the years, but one of the most popular theories is the one involving a creature called the homunculus. The homunculus is a small human-like creature with body parts that resemble those found in a person, although it … Read more
The birth or creation of humans has been a subject of debate for many years, with scientists formulating different theories as to how we came to be. The most popular out of all those theories is the theory of evolution, wherein our species, Homo sapiens, was naturally developed a result of the … Read more
You’ve probably seen a dozen waterfalls in your lifetime, but have you seen one that pours blood? Well, it is not technically blood, but the Blood Falls found in the Taylor Glacier in Antarctica is made up of red-colored water that had remained peculiar for researches for a number of years before … Read more
Pharmacognosy is the study of medicines or drugs derived from natural sources, such as plants, animals, fungi, and microbes. According to the American Society of Pharmacognosy, it is “the study of the physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of drugs, drug substances or potential drugs or drug substances of natural origin as … Read more
Most of us grew up being taught that lightning never strikes the same place twice. However, it turns out that Mother Nature proves that this saying is untrue. There is a place in Venezuela where a specific spot on a particular lake attracts about 1.2 million lightning bolts every year. That means … Read more
Disease has been one of the main causes of human deaths in history, but the number of people being affected by it is slowly diminishing due to the advancements in medicine and healthcare. Of course, these advancements would not be able to exist without the extensive research and testing done by doctors … Read more
Children are naturally curious beings. However, some children turn their curiosity, along with with their creativity, playful imagination, and enterprising attitude, into amazing inventions! It proves that smart ideas do not have to be confined by age. Check out some of the everyday things that were invented by the 18-and-under set. You … Read more
The time of the ancient Greeks was full of scientific discoveries and inventions that are still relevant to this day, as most of the modern inventions that we are currently utilizing now may have been improved versions of machines or apparatuses that were created in ancient Greece. It is speculated that the … Read more
It was 2011 when NASA launched the last space shuttle, the Atlantis, into space, effectively ending the Space Shuttle Program the same year. After many years of no newly-built space shuttle in the areas owned by NASA, it is safe to say that the program is gone for good. Nonetheless, the organization … Read more
Almost every household around the world has at least one desktop computer or laptop, as the computer is now considered one of the most important devices to have at home. The computer does a variety of tasks and functions, it can be used to write homework or even office work, and it … Read more
A statue of Charaka in India: Modern life has been shaped by several historical achievements, with the field of science playing some of the most important parts. There are several areas within science, of course, but the fact remains that scientists are undoubtedly among the most influential people in history. Many people … Read more
The animal world is a beautiful, fascinating, and mysterious one. There are several parts of the world that we still have to explore, which means that many species are as yet undiscovered. As science progresses, it also uncovers a lot about animals that we didn’t know before. Shape-shifters, for instance, aren’t very … Read more
Our body is wonderful and it works just perfectly to keep us alive and functioning. We know how unique and individualistic the human body is. You’re probably very familiar about the strange things happening in your body, but you may not know the reason why these things happen. Not only does it … Read more
Introduction Computing and home computers really took off in 1980s with many companies competing against each other for a slice of the pie. New models were released year after year, but only a few became hugely successful. 80s was the time when affordable home computers were introduced to the masses and allowed … Read more
You have no doubt heard of Laser engraving before. However, have you ever wondered how it works? Well, in this article I want to spell out the science behind laser engraving. What is a Laser? Laser is actually an acronym for Light Amplified by Stimulated Radiation. This gives a clue as to … Read more