Since the beginning of space exploration, we have achieved a great many things from successfully launching people on the moon to landing rovers on Mars and Titan, one of the natural satellites of Saturn. Today, we have human-made satellites all over...
Mirrors reflect certain wavelengths a little more than the rest. These wavelengths lie in the range of 495 – 570 nanometers, which the human eye perceives as green. So technically, most common mirrors are faintly green. You probably have...
Who are freedom fighters, what they do, and whom do they serve? Literally speaking, a freedom fighter is anyone who challenges the existing political order and fights for his/her own freedom and the freedom of his people. However, it is often that...
Life on Earth has never been ‘invulnerable’. For the past few million years, our planet has been on the receiving end of many catastrophic events that eradicated a substantial portion of life forms from its surface. Scientists believe...
Roller coasters are a staple for amusement parks and theme parks around the world. It won’t be wrong to say that an amusement park is incomplete without a roller coaster. They are a popular source of entertainment. But have you ever wondered...
As a fan of the Harry Potter movie, the best depiction of the Phoenix bird I can make in my mind is that of Dumbledore’s Fawkes. The majestic red and golden creature, among other things, can carry objects far heavier than its body weight, and...
The term ‘firewall’ was applied to the network technology in the 1980s, when the Internet was fairly new in terms of its connectivity and worldwide use. Before firewalls, ACLs (short for access control lists) were used for network...
What is the loudest sound ever heard on earth? While it may sound challenging to answer, given the history of humankind, in reality, however, it’s easy—the Krakatoa. An average Human can hear sound frequencies between 20 Hz and 20 kHz, while...
An inventor, or innovator, is someone who discovers a new device, method, or form that, in most cases, greatly benefits society. Despite the decades of slavery, torture, and racial discrimination over the years, a few black inventors have succeeded...
The post World War II United States was marked with events and occurrences that changed the course of the nation’s history. Whether it is the end of McCarthyism (accusing someone of treason without substantial proof) or formation of the first...
Nikola Tesla was, without a doubt, one of the greatest inventors in history. Born in 1856 to a Serbian family, Tesla had always been ahead of his time. He graduated school a year early, excelled in the university where he studied electrical...
A logo is a symbol or mark that is used by organizations to promote their identity. It is, basically, the face of any company. A good (logo) design is essential for transforming a company into a famous international brand. Logos are also...