Science
What is fear? Where does it originate and what does it do to us?
Fear is both a lifesaver and a sickener.
Ancestral remnants we have on our bodies
This concept of regressive evolution helps us become more attuned to the reality that nothing is permanent, and that our…
Dwarfism and gigantism: Why island animals get either too big or too small
It is clear that the species best suited to the unique habitat of islands are those who exhibit either dwarfism…
Nuclear power plant accidents from 1952 to today
Only the 1986 disaster at Chernobyl, Ukraine, and 2011 disaster at Fukushima, Japan achieved INES level 7, the maximum level possible.
Why does the heart beat faster when we like someone?
Hormones including adrenaline, epinephrine, and norepinephrine are secreted by the adrenal gland in response to impulses from the brain.
The most powerful muscle in the human body
Not all muscles are created equal; there are distinct kinds of muscles that each have their own set of characteristics.…
Most useful clouds to predict the weather
The best clouds meteorologists use to make forecasts. Which clouds, if any (cumulus, stratus, or cirrus), portend precipitation? We’ve broken…
Cloudless rain: How come it sometimes rains with clear sky and no clouds?
Cloud droplets evaporating at the same moment raindrops develop might be to blame for serein, or “cloudless rains.
How and with which instruments is the pitch of a non-musical sound measured?
If you can’t identify the pitch, what you’re hearing isn’t sound; it’s just noise.
How come lemon is acidic but becomes basic in the stomach?
Since the digestion and metabolism of lemon juice yields alkaline byproducts, the urine will also be more alkaline. This is…
Why Do Men Have Nipples? An Evolutionary Look
Why do men have nipples? Because according to the mother nature, it seems all come down to the idea that…
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Solution to All Nuclear Problems, or Not?
How do small nuclear power reactors work and what do they promise? There is much debate about whether small modular…