Zhang Heng's Ancient Seismoscope: Early Earthquake Detector
In 132 AD, Chinese inventor, Zhang Heng, invented the world's first seismoscope to detect earthquakes.
History
EnvironmentUnderstanding the Human Impact in the Anthropocene Epoch
A potential, but unofficially recognized, epoch in geological time that marks the period where human activity became the dominant influence on climate and environment.
GeographyThe Turkish Province That Changes Its Time Zone Twice a Year
Bayburt, a province in Turkey, uniquely changes its timezone twice a year.
ScienceCreate Your Own Invisible Ink With Simple Diy Techniques
You can make invisible ink and reveal the text with heat, using common household items like lemon juice and heat.
NatureThe Enchanting Glow of Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bay
Mosquito Bay in Puerto Rico, which glows naturally due to a micro-organism named dinoflagellates.
NatureUnderstanding the Self-Cleaning Lotus Effect in Nature
Lotus leaves have a natural ability to cleanse themselves, a phenomena nowadays referred as 'Lotus Effect'.
CultureA Comprehensive Guide to the Iconic Lundby Dollhouse Series
In the late 1940s, miniature electrical fittings were not commonly available for use in dollhouses. This led to a unique contribution by the Swedish company Lundby to introduce fully electrified dollhouses.
ScienceBiobanks: The Cold Storage Solution for Biological Samples
Did you know that there are facilities called 'Biobanks' that store a diverse range of biological materials at ultra low temperature for scientific research, conservation, and medical purposes?
ScienceThe Mind-Bending Implications of the Banach-Tarski Paradox
It's a mathematical concept that states you can theoretically take a solid ball, separate it into a finite number of non-overlapping pieces, and use those pieces to construct two solid balls identical to the original.
AnimalsSea Otters: Masterful Marine Mammals Using Stone Tools
Sea otters are among few animals known to use tools, as they utilize stones to crack open their prey.
ScienceIntriguing Mechanics of the Tractor Beam Trap Explained
Scientists have successfully utilized sound waves to develop 'tractor beams', revolutionizing particle manipulation.
OdditiesWorld's Only Functional Underwater Postbox for Ocean Mail
There is a fully functional post box located under water in Susami Bay, Japan.
NatureMadagascar's Iconic Baobab: The Remarkable Upside-Down Tree
The Baobab tree, also known as the upside-down tree, is one of the most unique and iconic trees in Madagascar, but this bizarre looking tree has an unusual adaptation that is not widely known.
HistoryAncient Egypt's Fascinating and Unusual Uses for Lettuce
In ancient Egypt, lettuce was not primarily eaten as a food but was instead regarded as an aphrodisiac and symbol of male fertility.
AnimalsButterflies Use Their Feet to Taste and Detect Food Sources
Did you know butterflies actually taste with their feet?
CultureThe Enigmatic Currency of Yap: The Ancient Stone Money
Rai stones (also known as Yap stones) were used as a form of currency in the island of Yap in Micronesia and they are the world's largest coins.
AnimalsCaterpillars Possess an Astounding 4, 000 Individual Muscles
A caterpillar, despite its minuscule size, possesses approximately 4,000 muscles. For reference, humans have only 650.
FoodTracing the Birth of Potato Chips: A Culinary History
Potato chips, the popular snack item, were actually created out of spite by a chef in the year 1853.
SocietyThe Rise of Kodokushi: Japan's Growing Loneliness Crisis
Kodokushi is a term in Japan for 'lonely death'. It refers to the increasing phenomenon of elderly people dying alone and undiscovered for a long period, especially in densely populated areas.
HistoryNapoleon’s Unlikely Foe: The Rabbit Incident of 1807
In 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte was attacked by a horde of bunnies.
AnimalsHow Squirrels Help Plant Thousands of Trees Annually
Unintentionally, squirrels contribute significantly to forest regeneration. Their forgotten caches of nuts and acorns turn into seedlings in the spring.
MysteriesThe Mysterious Decline of Honeybee Populations Worldwide
In a phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), worker bees from a beehive abruptly disappear leaving behind the queen and only a few nurse bees to care for the remaining immature bees.
GeographyExploring the World's Most Dangerous and Lethal Lake
Lake Nyos in Cameroon is known as the Deadliest Lake in the world due to a lethal gas eruption that occurred in 1986.
AnimalsUnraveling the Thunderous Impact of a Shrimp's Sonic Boom
The Pistol Shrimp, one of the tiniest shrimps in existence, can produce a decibel level louder than a jet engine.
