Do you know the name of the groove between the bottom of your nose and your upper lip? Or that smooth surface between your eyebrows? Has anyone told you what the top of your head is called? If you’re convinced that these anatomical parts don’t have names, you’d be surprised to learn … Read more
The human body has a few unneeded organs. But believe it or not, they used to serve a specific function among our ancestors. These parts used to be essential for human survival, but they have now become useless. They are called “vestigial organs,” which have either atrophied or degenerated to the point … Read more
Saying that rainbows are beautiful natural phenomena is an understatement. No matter how many times we’ve seen them, they still never fail to amaze us every time they appear. Rainbows are something special, not just because of sentimental reasons. They are optical illusions similar to a mirage – when the light rays … Read more
Even though the world consists of 70% water, only 3% of it is freshwater, of which only one third is available for use. The remaining two-thirds are tucked in ice caps. However, the abundance of water in the sea, river, and water bodies beguiles us into thinking that it is an infinite … Read more
Hydraulics is an applied science and technology that uses chemistry, engineering, and other sciences that involve the use of liquids and mechanical properties. At a basic level, hydraulics is the liquid counterpart of pneumatics which refers to gases. The theoretical foundation for hydraulics is provided by fluid mechanics. It focuses on the … Read more
When we start studying nature, a lot of strange and intriguing aspects come to light. There are so many signals, signs, and all sorts of factors that help animals, plants, and insects to survive and continue their life cycle. For instance, many birds have a sort of auditory signal to warn their … Read more
Alan Mathison Turing was a British mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, and former resident of Ennismore Avenue, Guildford. Alan Turing’s hard work had made him one of the greatest figures of the 20th century. Alan Turing made remarkable contributions in mathematics, cryptanalysis, logic, philosophy, and mathematical biology. Also, he played his role in new … Read more
Baron Augustin-Louis Cauchy was a French engineer, mathematician, and physicist born in 1789. He is known for making and pioneer several contributions to the field of mathematical analysis and continuum mechanics. Additionally, he was the first one to prove calculus theorems and almost singlehandedly founded the complex study of permutation groups in … Read more