Zealandia: Unveiling Earth's Concealed Eighth Continent

Zealandia: Unveiling Earth's Concealed Eighth Continent

Zealandia is an almost entirely submerged continental mass, believed to be the Earth's eighth continent.

Discovering the Mysteries of Supercooled Water Phenomena

Discovering the Mysteries of Supercooled Water Phenomena

Water can remain a liquid below its freezing point in a state known as 'supercooling'.

Koalas Possess Distinctive Fingerprints Similar to Humans

Koalas Possess Distinctive Fingerprints Similar to Humans

Koalas are one of the few animals besides humans that have unique fingerprints.

Translucent Skin of Glass Frogs: Nature's Hidden Marvels

Translucent Skin of Glass Frogs: Nature's Hidden Marvels

Glass frogs are unique amphibians with translucent skin that allows you to see their internal organs.

Unstoppable Tardigrades: The Resilient Tiny Micro-Animals

Unstoppable Tardigrades: The Resilient Tiny Micro-Animals

Tardigrades, also known as 'water bears' or 'moss piglets', are eight-legged micro-animals that can survive extreme environments including space.

Pepper Pot: The Hearty Soup That Boosted Morale in War

Pepper Pot: The Hearty Soup That Boosted Morale in War

During the Revolutionary War, a culinary concoction known as Pepper Pot soup played a key role in boosting the morale of George Washington's starving and freezing troops.

The Cosmic Symphony: Exploring the Sounds of the Universe

The Cosmic Symphony: Exploring the Sounds of the Universe

Did you know? The universe has a background hum, and this is not widely known.

Revolutionary Breakthrough: The Invention of Laminated Glass

Revolutionary Breakthrough: The Invention of Laminated Glass

Laminated glass, widely used in windshields to prevent shattering, was accidentally discovered by French artist and chemist Edouard Benedictus.

The Surprising Electrical Abilities of the Electric Eel

The Surprising Electrical Abilities of the Electric Eel

Electric eels can emit a charge strong enough to light up 10 electric bulbs.

The Strid: England’s Surprisingly Dangerous Stream

The Strid: England’s Surprisingly Dangerous Stream

A picturesque, shallow-looking stream in Yorkshire, England, is actually one of the most dangerous bodies of water in the world.

The Surprising Science Behind Popcorn's Explosive Burst

The Surprising Science Behind Popcorn's Explosive Burst

Popcorn kernels have a built-in 'explosion' mechanism that enables them to pop under heat.

The Tardigrade: a Remarkably Resilient Micro-Animal

The Tardigrade: a Remarkably Resilient Micro-Animal

Tardigrades, often known as 'water bears,' are microscopic creatures known for their colossal resilience and survival abilities in extremely harsh conditions.

Intricate Designs: Exploring Snowflakes Through a Microscope

Intricate Designs: Exploring Snowflakes Through a Microscope

Snowflakes, when observed under a microscope, exhibit unique and intricate designs.

Understanding the Antioxidant Benefits Found in Wine

Understanding the Antioxidant Benefits Found in Wine

Resveratrol, an antioxidant found in wine and grapes, was discovered by a molecule professor who accidentally split a molecule of dylin.

Unveiling the Enigmatic Microquasar Ss 433 in Deep Space

Unveiling the Enigmatic Microquasar Ss 433 in Deep Space

SS 433 is an extraordinary microquasar, located approximately 18,000 light-years away in the constellation Aquila. First discovered in the late 1970s, it continues to astonish astronomers with its unique appearance and behaviors.

Skunk Cabbage a Plant with Self-Heating Capability

Skunk Cabbage a Plant with Self-Heating Capability

The skunk cabbage, native to North American wetlands, is a unique plant that can generate its own heat, even melting snow around it in the winter.

Understanding the Radioactivity Found in Brazil Nuts

Understanding the Radioactivity Found in Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts are the most naturally radioactive food due to their high levels of radium.

The Decoy Effect: Influencing Choices with a Clever Trick

The Decoy Effect: Influencing Choices with a Clever Trick

The Decoy Effect uses a less appealing third option to influence decisions, pushing consumers toward pricier choices by making them seem more attractive.

Understanding the Risks of Spontaneous Combustion in Rags

Understanding the Risks of Spontaneous Combustion in Rags

Oil-soaked rags can spontaneously combust and start a fire.

The Fascinating Sound Phenomenon of Rubber Duck Quacks

The Fascinating Sound Phenomenon of Rubber Duck Quacks

Rubber duckies, very popular bath toys for kids, have an interesting physics behind their quacking sound.

Tracking Elusive Prime Numbers: The Quest of a Mathematician

Tracking Elusive Prime Numbers: The Quest of a Mathematician

The largest known prime number, as of January 2019, was discovered not by a mathematician or scientist but an electrical engineer.

Octopuses Possess an Impressive Three-Heart System

Octopuses Possess an Impressive Three-Heart System

Octopuses are known for their intelligence and flexibility but lesser known is the fact that they actually have three hearts.

Deep-Sea Photosynthesis: Illuminating Life in Ocean Depths

Deep-Sea Photosynthesis: Illuminating Life in Ocean Depths

Certain species of bacteria found in deep sea hydrothermal vents are capable of a unique form of photosynthesis.

1816: The Year the World Experienced a Summerless Season

1816: The Year the World Experienced a Summerless Season

The year 1816 is known as 'The Year Without a Summer' because of severe climate abnormalities.