Have you ever wondered how many Legos it would take to build a bridge from London to New York capable of carrying traffic? How about how much Force power Yoda could output? Chances are you haven’t. But if you want to know the answers, Randall Munroe’s “What If?” is for you.
Sea hares, sea angels, and sea butterflies are gastropods, like terrestrial slugs and snails. They are impressive and sometimes beautiful animals with interesting features.
This article examines the 25 deadliest snakes in the world. It provides an analysis of each snake's venom toxicity, level of aggression, and danger posed to humans in terms of bite-related deaths.
Metal, metal, metal...It surrounds you everyday in some form or another. What could possibly be exciting research at the frontiers of the field?
Energy from matter isn't a 100% efficient process, but scientists are working hard on getting as close as possible, with new and novel methods.
The future is quantum. So how will our ability to message and transmit data be impacted by it?
Sea slugs are often colorful and attractive animals. They have many interesting features. This article contains sea slug facts and photos of twelve beautiful species.
Ever wondered if you should order one large pizza or two medium pizzas? Let some simple mathematics find the answer.
This article will provide a brief introduction and explanation of cells and provide information on how they were first discovered.
An article on the different types of coral reefs and their gift to the marine life.
Bacteria contain structures that perform specific jobs and resemble the organelles found in eukaryotic cells. The organisms are more complex than once realized.
This article is about the stingray and other rays and will explain how they are born, how they live and hunt, and how they defend themselves from predators.
Avocado trees produce appealing and nutritious fruits. The plants have some interesting botanical features, and their historical background is intriguing.
Here are pictures and facts to help you identify woodpeckers in Pennsylvania and the northeastern parts of the United States. Learn about woodpecker migration, behavior, and more.
The family Saturniidae contains some colorful, vividly patterned, large, and otherwise impressive moths. Both the adult moths and their caterpillars are interesting to observe and learn about.
Why does time slow down as you approach the speed of light? Find out why in this article featuring Einstein, space travel, light clocks and more.
In this article, we'll take a look at the life-support system on the International Space Station through a Systems Engineering perspective.
Goats have horizontally oriented, oval-shaped pupils which become more rectangular in bright light. They have wide-angled vision with a range of 320-340 degrees. Their slit-like pupils limit distracting light from the vertical direction while enhancing horizontal focus.
The blood-sucking habit of the European medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis) can be very useful in medicine. Scientists have recently sequenced the genome of the animal.
Using Python and the Trello API to automate boards, lists, and cards creation.
Despite their common name, "fainting goats" do not actually faint at all. The condition with which these goats are affected is known as myotonia congenita. It is a hereditary muscle-stiffness disorder caused by a mutation in the gene encoding of chloride channels in skeletal muscle fibres.
This article examines the top 10 most venomous snakes in Australia. It provides direct analysis of each snake's venom toxicity, behavioral patterns, and overall danger posed to humans.
Wolf spiders are great hunters. Some species live in the Arctic, where temperatures are increasing. Climate change may have many effects on the spiders and the ecosystem.
Nothing makes tourists whip out their cameras faster than seeing an unusual-looking animal on vacation. Getting up close and personal with furry friends we have yet to encounter is always a highlight. Here we present our list of 12 of the strangest-looking animals in the world.
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria. They don't infect our cells, but they're found in bacteria living in our gut. Here they may affect our lives.
Wolves are among the most fascinating creatures found in the wild. With their intricate communication, social hierarchy, and clever hunting strategies, they really stand out from other predatory species. Learn more about their lifestyle, diet, habitat, and conservation status here.
This quick and easy guide includes helpful information and plenty of photos to aid you in identifying gypsy moth caterpillars. Learn about immature caterpillars, full-grown caterpillars, differences between male and female adult moths, and more.
Plasma is the blood without blood cells. Serum is different from plasma mainly by the absence of fibrinogen and clotting factors II, V, and VIII. This article highlights the differences between plasma and serum.
Here I detail my experiment exploring the potential of banana peel extracts for use in generating bioelectricity.
A look at how A4 paper is defined and what makes it so interesting mathematically.
All about the elusive, cute Dumbo octopus, which can be found in oceans around the world. Here is information about feeding, living environment and reproduction habits of this octopus.
Everywhere we turn during the spring season we are filled with awe just to see all the beautiful blossoms on the luxurious trees and showy shrubs! The following article features the most popular varieties with gorgeous photos along with interesting facts and growing tips. Be inspired!
The rhinoceros hornbill and the horned guan are interesting birds whose populations are a concern. They have a head ornament that is made of keratin and resembles a horn.
If you're a pet owner you'll be familiar with these pests. However, its not just our pets that ticks like to feed on.
What is Pascal's Triangle and why is it so interesting? Find out here.
This guide will show you three methods for finding the occurrences of a particular character in a string of Ruby code. Code examples are provided for each method. The three methods covered in this article are count, scan, and index.
The main difference between DNA and RNA is that the pentose sugar in the nucleotide of RNA is ribose while in DNA it is deoxyribose. RNA uses uracil as a base while DNA uses thymine. RNA is chemically less stable than DNA.
In this article, you can learn about the types of titration and their importance.
Try these five math word problems to sharpen your mind. The quizzes are suitable for anybody aged 11 years and above.
Since the early days of space exploration, people have been dreaming of going to Mars. It took only 12 years from Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, until the first moon landing of Apollo 11. Yet 50 years on Mars is still a huge challenge. Will we eventually take off for the red planet?
Frogs are intriguing animals. Blue and strawberry poison dart, golden poison, Malagasy rainbow, tomato, and emerald glass frogs are colorful and interesting amphibians.
This article is about ongoing research that is being done to find the cure for H.I.V.
This article will break down 10 of the most beautiful insects in the world, such as the panda ant, Picasso bug, and orchid mantis.
Willows are attractive plants with some interesting features and uses. They produce salicin, the forerunner of aspirin, and miyabeacin, which might fight some types of cancer.
A look at what fractals are and three of the most popular examples: the middle third Cantor Set, the Koch curve, and the Sierpinski triangle.
You can experience nature in your backyard by listening to the dawn chorus. Every day there’s an amazing burst of song as birds wake up. It’s well worth an early start to hear them.
The Persian silk tree is a deciduous, fast-growing tree with a spreading umbrella-like crown. It is well-known for its beautiful foliage and flowers. Read on to know more about the Persian silk tree.
In studying transforming surfaces, we find some surprising applications.
Membranes are versatile and yet rarely appreciated materials. How are we improving them?
