There are some instances where our eyes aren’t able to give us a clear vision or a better view of particular objects or places, especially if they are far away from us. Fortunately, there is a tool or device that we can use so that we can easily view faraway subjects. This … Read more
The Black Plague, which is also known as the Black Death or the Bubonic Plague, was one of the most fatal pandemics in human history, killing an estimated 75-200 million people across Eurasia in the 14th century. People thought for ages that the epidemic was caused by divine punishment or foul air. … Read more
NASA has been at the vanguard of space exploration since its founding in the late 1950s, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and expanding our understanding of the universe. NASA has not only journeyed into space and beyond but has also made some of the most significant scientific advances of the modern … Read more
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