Birds sleep dangerously at dizzying heights, dozing quietly on a tree branch, on a wire, fence, and at the edge of anything small enough for us to ignore and they never fall off. Why don’t birds tip over in their…
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What is The Reason For The Bang When The Sound Barrier is Broken? Sonic Boom
Airplanes and lashes have something in common, they can break the sound barrier with a bang or sonic boom. You might have even heard the sound barrier, breaking. It recently happened in Bengaluru when people claimed they have heard the…
How Does a Body Cell Know Its Function?
Skin, bones, tissues, and organs, our bodies are made up of billions of cells. They fight viruses, grow and repair our muscles, and even help in metabolism. But how does a cell know that it is responsible for hair growth…
How Dangerous are Meteorites? Are they Nature’s Bullets for Us? Let’s find out.
Meteorites are constantly hitting Earth. They usually end up in the water or leave only small craters and a little steam. But in movies and books, the world goes down when a piece of stone falls from the sky. Let’s…
Why do We Have a Running Nose in the Winters?
The human nose works a bit like a thermostat heater. When it gets cold, warm blood flows through the nose. But why does it feel like you’re sick? Nobody wants a dripping nose, so why do we have a running…
Can Bulls See The Color Red? Is That is Why They Attack The Person Wearing Red? Let’s Find Out
There is an old belief that bulls can’t stand the sight of red and attack whenever they see someone wearing red clothes. But can bulls see the color red? Or do bulls become aggressive for completely different reasons? Let’s find…
What is The Curse of The Pharaohs and The Great Pyramids?
The gigantic Pyramids that are also the tombs in the Valley of the Kings, especially that of Tutankhamun, surrounds a myth. Ancient Egyptian rulers are said to have protected their post-death calm from intruders with magical incantations. Is the famous…
Is Warm Water Free of Germs?
Those who want to avoid dripping nose, cough, and headache should wash their hands consistently with warm water and soap, according to the experts. But is warm water actually better than cold water? Is warm water free of germs? Let’s…
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? How Does The Leopard Camouflage?
Zebras live in herds and are in constant danger because lions like to feast on them. The striking stripe pattern looks like an invitation as it is extremely different from the surroundings. It’s like a call ’Hey it’s me, your…
How is The ‘Feels Like’ Temperature Calculated or Determined?
If you check the temperature on Google or the weather app, it doesn’t just tell you about low and high temperatures. It also says what that means for the choice of clothes the next day. Hence the ‘feels like’ temperature…
Which is Colder, The South or The North Pole?
The cold weather in Ladakh is famous for being harsh, however, the epitome of cold are the two ends of the world. The polar bears in the Arctic or penguins in the Antarctic literally live in a huge freezer. But…
Why Don’t Clouds Fall From The Sky?
Clouds hold water, water has mass, and is certainly not lighter than air. So why does it stay up in the clouds defying gravity? Why don’t clouds fall from the sky and make room for the sun? Let’s find out.…
Prepare For The Deepest Solar Eclipse Ahead
The common notion is that there rest millions of wonders up above in the skies and that all it takes to unravel them is to delve deep in the mysteries hovering over our head. But this very grandma-like statement is…
Why Does Thermos Keep Coffee Hot And Water Warm? Let’s Find Out
Thermos accompanies us all year round, whether on the family picnic, trekking the forest, or holiday in the snow. The handy jar keeps coffee and tea hot and water and lemonade cold. But how does thermos maintain the temperature? Let’s…
Why Humans Can Also Trigger Seismic Activities And Cause Earthquakes?
With many small tremors, recently hitting Delhi and nearby areas, people are scared for their lives. All this is happening amidst the coronavirus outbreak leaving people unable to decide whether to stay inside or rush outside. But is it natural…
Tribute to Stephen Hawking Through His Main Theories
A powerful image with a person sitting in a motorized wheelchair is one of the most recognized images in civil society. This image belongs to Stephen Hawking, the most intelligent person of his generation. Throughout his life, he has made…
The Sad Truth ‘Even if There Are Aliens, We Will Never Contact Them in Our Lifetime’. Here’s Why.
The scientific community believes that the aliens exist even though we don’t have proof. The reason is that in our Milky Way alone there are 100 to 400 billion stars with at least as many planets. There have to be…
Why Do People Question The Theory of Evolution? Where Do They See The Theory Lag? Let’s Find Out.
If we ask you, who do you think was human ancestor, you would probably answer, Monkeys. We have learned from the theory of evolution that humans came from monkeys. But it is not correct. You will be a little bit…
Why do Women live longer? Sex Chromosomes explain differences in Life Expectancy.
Researchers have found out why women on average live longer than men. According to them, the duplicate X chromosome which is the sex chromosome could be responsible for this. It has been found that with over 200 animal species there…
Researchers Are Puzzling Over Weakening Earth’s Magnetic Field – Is Polar Reversal Coming?
The earth’s magnetic field is gradually weakening in a huge area that stretches from Africa to South America. Like recent satellite data from the European Space Agency, the development is taking on new dimensions. But what is happening and why…
Dragon capsule can be the First manned test flight to the ISS. More about the SpaceX dream, here.
Tonight, a new era in US space travel could begin because for the first time since 2011, NASA astronauts will take off again from the United States. Apart from that, it is the first manned flight by any private space…
How Does a Solar Cell Work? How Much Does it Cost to Install Solar Panels?
How solar cells work are usually less interesting for people than the fact that it can reduce electricity costs. If you are curious, we will explain how a solar cell works. Structure of a solar cell It is crucial to…
What are the Reasons for opposing Nuclear Energy according to Environmentalists?
Nuclear energy is one of the most controversial methods of energy generation ever since it was only a concept. It is not difficult to find counter-arguments that oppose nuclear energy. We bring you the most convincing reasons for opposing nuclear…
How is Dry Cleaning Done? How are Clothes Clean Without Water
Dry Cleaning is the cleaning of textiles in non-aqueous solvents. It is the most common form of professional textile cleaning to date. Compared to cleaning with water, it has the advantage that the fibers of the textile do not swell,…
How is Milk Powder Made? It’s Advantages and Disadvantages
The milk powder is essentially milk solids. It is made by removing the water from the whole milk, which consists of around 87 percent water. But how is milk powder made? Let’s find out. Milk powder is made from whole…