Science
Why does our musical scale have eight tones?
Certain tones and intervals just sound “correct” to our ears.
How Does A Double Rainbow Form?
The second rainbow arc always forms at 51 degrees instead of the 42 degrees for the primary rainbow. But, how…
How can one learn to like an aversive taste?
Did you know that humans have 25 different bitter taste receptors?
Why can’t you see your own eye movements?
The brain automatically fills in the gap of a few microseconds so that we do not go blind.
Why nails scratching a blackboard is so unbearable
Several studies have been conducted to understand why the sound of scratching on a chalkboard is so intolerable.
Why am I always tired in the afternoon?
A little sleep at lunchtime enables us to refresh our batteries.
Does sore muscles get better when you move?
When you exercise, does the muscular pain grow better or worse?
Do you really sleep worse on a full moon?
Why is it that such a large number of individuals feel that they are “moon-sensitive”?
Oldest Known Surgery from 31,000 Years Ago
There is evidence of successful surgery on a skeleton that dates back 31,000 years in Borneo.
Does time go faster as you age?
It seems that our sense of time does not change much between the ages of 50 and 60.
How do plants know when spring is coming
Typically, the first sign of spring is the appearance of snowdrops. How do they know when to open their flowers?
How Much Energy do Trees Need in Kilowatt-Hours
In order to provide the world’s trees with water, an annual output of 9.4 petawatt hours is required.