Science Archive

The eyes are the window to the soul, so the popular saying goes. Human beings place a great deal of importance on our eyes. They are, arguably, the most important feature of our faces. Many people will list someone’s eyes as a …

The Earth and the other planets in our solar system revolve around the Sun. That is commonplace knowledge now but it was a radical and revolutionary idea when Nicolaus Copernicus published it in 1542. Today we take it for granted that the …

Science is continually associated with improvement at each stage, and Science happens as science propels. Therefore, science, technology, and modernization are on the whole proportionate to each other. Development is necessary for all facets of every human and every nation, and for …

Brown, Blue, Hazel, Grey, Green. These are just a few of the eye color shades which we see humans or animals possessing. Sometimes, the color of your eye can be due to your genes or genetic reasons as well. The color green, …

A laboratory is a place where testing and relevant research are done. It is also an important room for the production of drugs and chemicals. All lab managers are looking for quality and accurate results in their services. This can only happen …

Have you ever been to a place where you were surrounded by beautiful flowers? If not, close your eyes for a moment and imagine yourself in a garden surrounded by beautiful flowers; and while you are walking around slowly, their soft petals …

Have you ever wondered when people ask if you give them a moment of your time? Or when people say “Yes, just a moment while I…” How long actually is a moment? As it turns out, it’s precisely 90 seconds. The unit …

When it comes to odd, strange or weird, it’s hard to beat the dream world. Granted, some people tend to have weirder dreams than others, but those known for strange adventures in dreamland know how totally off-the-wall dreams can be. Considering that …

According to psychologists, a crush lasts on average for four months, if feelings persist beyond that, one is considered to be “in love”.

The History of DNA

In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick reported that they had discovered the structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) – the molecule that genes are made of. This discovery would transform the life sciences – from biochemistry and agriculture to medicine and genetics. …

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Why do onions burn your eyes?

We’ve all been there: you’re in the kitchen, cutting onions for your signature pasta sauce when, all of a sudden, your eyes start burning. You wipe away the tears, and keep cutting, trying your hardest to hold them back. Despite your best …

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The chills you sometimes get when listening to music is called “musical frisson”

It’s been an arduous day at work, one you’re thrilled its finally over. You’re in your car, half-listening to the radio DJ make the same stupid joke he so cravingly clings to. “That’s the third time this week,” you think. “Give it …

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17 Facts About Solar Energy

By now, we’re all used to various sources of energy, whether that’s fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, or nuclear energy. One such form is solar energy. You might have had some experience with it before: a good chunk of us have used solar-powered …

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9 Fun Facts About The Moon

Here on planet earth, the moon is something of a superstar. After all, some planets have more than one moon, like Jupiter, which has at least 16 moons! Imagine looking up into the night sky and seeing four or five moons. It …

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