Science
Antibubble: The opposite of bubble, and the way it works
When a drop of water hits a soapy liquid, it might surround itself with a thin film of air and…
Why the shadow of candle flame looks odd
Light that reaches a candle flame is refracted by the heated air and chemical environment of a burning candle. Thus,…
World’s oldest DNA is 2 million years old
2 million years ago, in what is today a bleak northern desert, North Greenland was home to a thriving ecosystem.
Origin of the lager yeast that makes 90% of the beers today
Bottom-fermented beers are the norm, and they can be traced all the way back to the Middle Ages, when brewers…
The science behind wrinkle in clothes
There is a synergy between the ironing elements of pressure, heat, and moisture. While the material's inherent characteristics do allow…
How do mysterious Quetelet rings form?
Light waves that have been dispersed and reflected in distinct sequences might overlap on a dusty window. The resulting spectral…
What the cold does to our viral defenses
Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown line of protection our nose employs against cold viruses, which may also explain why…
New type of spin liquid discovered
When researchers used a cryostat to chill a material to 20 mK, they were able to witness a new quantum…
Two new meteorite minerals discovered
Within this sample of the Somalian El Ali meteorite, scientists have identified two previously unknown mineral species.
We have created a wormhole in a quantum computer
Quantum physicists have successfully demonstrated the equivalent of a functional wormhole in a quantum computer
The gene switches that set humans apart from monkeys
Parts of our DNA's regulatory code may have been responsible for our humanity in the first place.
Ötzi did not die right where he was found
The below is the hollow on Tisenjoch where the well-known glacial mummy Ötzi was discovered. His location is shown by…