Science

Since the dawn of time, the question which planet is farthest from the sun has been a burning scientific curiosity. With the right knowledge, you could hypothetically find out by taking a trip to Mars and observing whether or not it’s raining there. But what kind of person would want …

The question of does aluminum rust has confounded scientists, auto mechanics, and dedicated researchers for centuries. After all, in such a technological age where we can clone sheep (um…for the record, that wasn’t actually possible), it seems unthinkable that a simple solution couldn’t be found. However, this quest for a …

Our lives revolve around the Sun. For most of us, our days start when the Sun rises and ends when it sets, and that’s about it. Not many of us may care beyond that. However, some wonder if the Sun has a direction as it moves. Which direction does the …

Have you ever realized how a website can take your eye with just one element? It’s amazing how eye-catching one element, such as color, can be. It’s a fascinating worldly phenomenon, and there are numerous theories on why color catches our eye first and why we gravitate to certain colors. …

If you were to ask the average person how many Earths could fit in Jupiter, they’d probably guess that the answer is thirteen. It’s not. Jupiter is 471 times more massive than the Earth and over 100 times larger in diameter. Using this math, we can figure out how many …

The mesmerizing beauty of the universe never ceases to render us speechless. Billions and billions of galaxies. The sky is illuminated by infinite stars, each having its light. Then there is the Sun, orbited by 8 planets, 5 dwarf planets, thousands of asteroids, and about three trillion comets and icy …

We’ve all heard of the “rock of ages” phrase and that rocks were here long before we did, dating back to 3.5 million years ago. It’s pretty safe to say that we all have a basic understanding of what makes an organism alive. However, is there a way to understand …

Urine is the medical term for our liquid excrement, or what we commonly call pee. Urine carries excess fluid from the body, as well as non-essential waste from our body. Now, any chance our urine may hold more than that? Does urine hold DNA? Urine does contain some DNA, but …

Polyester is a synthetic fiber that is used in a wide variety of clothing, including swimsuits, activewear, and even formal wear. The ability to remove wrinkles from polyester is one reason why it has become so popular in the fashion world. But what if your favorite pair of polyester pants …

Greek mythology is a set of stories about Greek gods, goddesses, rituals, and heroes of ancient Greek. It has played a massive role in history, art, literature, culture, and different aspects of life.  The influence of Greek mythology in literature remains unrivaled. With its visible impact in literature comes the …