The Persistent Urban Soundscape of Vibrant Mexico City

The Persistent Urban Soundscape of Vibrant Mexico City

Mexico City has a mystery humming sound that only some people can hear, and its origin remains unknown.

Intriguing Facts About Potato's Natural Radioactivity

Intriguing Facts About Potato's Natural Radioactivity

Potatoes naturally contain slight amounts of radioactive material.

Unveiling the Hidden Mysteries of Fireflies' Glowing Realm

Unveiling the Hidden Mysteries of Fireflies' Glowing Realm

Did you know that fireflies or lightning bugs aren't actually flies or bugs but are types a beetle?

The Remarkable Discovery of Earth's Natural Nuclear Reactor

The Remarkable Discovery of Earth's Natural Nuclear Reactor

Did you know that the Earth once had a naturally occurring nuclear fission reactor?

How Potato Chips Were Invented by Accident and Became a Hit

How Potato Chips Were Invented by Accident and Became a Hit

Potato chips, a ubiquitous snack, were accidentally invented by a chef in the United States while trying to appease an unhappy customer.

Evergreen Strawberries: The Perpetual Fruit Generators

Evergreen Strawberries: The Perpetual Fruit Generators

Day-Neutral or Everbearing strawberries, unlike their summer-producing counterparts, can bear fruit virtually year-round in mild climates.

The Mysterious Voyage of the Baobab Tree on Water Waves

The Mysterious Voyage of the Baobab Tree on Water Waves

The Savuti Camp is home to a mystery: Namely, a fully-grown and living Baobab tree that floats on a lagoon with its roots partially submerged in the water.

The Quiet Drama Unfolding Within the Lives of Trees

The Quiet Drama Unfolding Within the Lives of Trees

Trees, contrary to popular belief, are not silent or passive organisms but have a complex communicative network beneath the soil.

Astounding Encounter: The Shooting Star Strikes the Car

Astounding Encounter: The Shooting Star Strikes the Car

A car part was used as a dominant prop in the classic musical film 'The Sound Of Music.'

The Surprising Antibacterial Properties of Dragon Blood

The Surprising Antibacterial Properties of Dragon Blood

Komodo dragons, the world's largest living lizards, have blood with surprisingly effective antibacterial properties.

Hilarious and Thought-Provoking: The Ig Nobel Prize Explored

Hilarious and Thought-Provoking: The Ig Nobel Prize Explored

An unusual annual event hosted at Harvard University which honours unusual and imaginative research projects from around the world.

Exploring the Absence of Sound in the Vastness of Space

Exploring the Absence of Sound in the Vastness of Space

Sound can't travel in space due to the lack of medium.

Serendipitous Creation: The Birth of the Color Mauve

Serendipitous Creation: The Birth of the Color Mauve

The color mauve was accidentally discovered by an 18-year-old chemist named Sir William Henry Perkin while attempting to create a synthetic quinine, a treatment for malaria.

Earthworms: Unsung Heroes in Environmental Maintenance

Earthworms: Unsung Heroes in Environmental Maintenance

Earthworms are known to improve soil fertility and agricultural productivity, but they also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon.

Hidden Dangers: The Rise of Radioactive Elements in Jewelry

Hidden Dangers: The Rise of Radioactive Elements in Jewelry

19th-century 'Uranium Glass' glows bright green under UV light as it was made with small amounts of uranium.

The Surprising History Behind Chocolate Chip Cookie Creation

The Surprising History Behind Chocolate Chip Cookie Creation

Chocolate chip cookies were born from a baking blunder in the 1930s when Ruth Wakefield, proprietor of the Toll House Inn, tossed bits of Nestle's chocolate into her cookie dough expecting it to melt and create a chocolate cookie.

The Discovery of Quinine's Anti-Malarial Properties

The Discovery of Quinine's Anti-Malarial Properties

Quinine, a medication used to treat malaria, was discovered accidentally by the indigenous people of Peru.

Unveiling the Surprising Explosive Beginnings of Silly Putty

Unveiling the Surprising Explosive Beginnings of Silly Putty

The popular toy known as 'Silly Putty' was invented accidentally during World War II while attempting to create a synthetic alternative for rubber.

Unveiling the Enigma: Discovering the Unique Cucamelon Fruit

Unveiling the Enigma: Discovering the Unique Cucamelon Fruit

Cucamelons, also known as Melothria scabra, are a fruit which has the size of grape but resembles a miniature watermelon.

Pineapples and Oysters Are Natural Meat Tenderizers

Pineapples and Oysters Are Natural Meat Tenderizers

Pineapples and oysters both have certain enzymes that make them natural meat tenderizers.

The Enigmatic Shape of Hd 44179: The Red Square Nebula

The Enigmatic Shape of Hd 44179: The Red Square Nebula

The Red Square Nebula, HD 44179, is a uniquely square-shaped star system located 2,300 light-years away. Its symmetrical features puzzle astronomers and suggest energetic central phenomena.

Exploring the Global Parallels in Folklore Traditions

Exploring the Global Parallels in Folklore Traditions

Remarkable similarities exist between diverse folkloric traditions around the world, a phenomenon known as 'Folklore Parallels'.

Exploring the Hidden Ecosystem of Subterranean Plant Roots

Exploring the Hidden Ecosystem of Subterranean Plant Roots

In plant roots ecosystems, tiny insects and mites form a bustling ecosystem that is seldom noticed.

Create Fragrant Potpourri at Home Using Citrus Peels

Create Fragrant Potpourri at Home Using Citrus Peels

Household citrus fruits like lemons and oranges, once consumed, can provide aromatic potpourri instead of going to waste.