The social media around late August 2019 was abuzz when appeals to save the Amazon Rainforest trended on numerous social networking platforms, particularly on Twitter, […]
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Importance of the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon or the Amazon Jungle is a tropical moist broadleaf forest or rainforest located in South Africa. Covering a land area of 5.5 million […]
Why is Pluto Not a Planet?
Pluto was considered as the ninth planet of the Solar System after astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered it in 1930 and the Lowell Observatory confirmed it […]
Studies: Link Between Talcum Powder and Cancer
A 1971 study by W. J. Henderson et al. involving an extraction-replication technique to examine tissue from patients with cervical ovarian tumor found particles of […]
Marijuana vs. Hemp: The Difference
There is still some confusion about the difference between marijuana and hemp. Some articles and other literature have mentioned these two interchangeably. This confusion is […]
The Box Jellyfish: Why Are They So Deadly?
The box jellyfish is a collective term for a class of species under the Medusozoa subphylum and Cnidaria phylum under the greater Animalia kingdom. These […]
Explainer: What is Wind Chill? What are Its Effects?
Wind chill or windchill is a perceived decrease in air temperature felt by the body on exposed skin due to the flow of air. It […]
Difference Between Theoretical Physics and Experimental Physics
Theoretical physics and experimental physics are two different but related sub-disciplines of physics both generally involved in understanding natural or physical phenomena. It is important […]
How Microwave Ovens Work?
Since their invention in 1940s, microwave ovens have become a staple kitchen appliance in modern households. They provide a very convenient way for heating and […]
What are Liquid Networks: An Explainer
In his book “Where Do Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation” that was first published in 2010, popular science author and media theorist […]