There is a popular saying that the World is small. But, it’s actually big, really big. With roughly 196 countries (UN recognized), countless cities, and their constantly shifting borders, keeping up on your geography can be difficult. But...
Let me state an obvious thing, currently the tallest building in the world is Burj Khalifa, which stands 828 meters tall. But that’s going to change soon, and if everything goes according to the plans, Jeddah Tower (in Saudi Arabia) will...
In humans, most mammals and even birds, sleep occur in repetitive cycles, in which the body fluctuates between two different phases; REM sleep and non-REM sleep. REM sleep or Rapid eye movement sleep, as indicated, is a distinctive sleep phase which...
For all the reader out there, the global warming is real. And if you are a non-believer or know someone who doesn’t believe in this, the best we can do is provide you with important facts. First of all, we need to clarify the difference...
The nervous system is simply the part of an organism that brings together and coordinates its actions by transmitting signals to-and-fro from every single part of its body. It detects environmental changes in the immediate surroundings and affects...
Just like any other organ in our body, the human eye is also a complex system that provides us with a vision. Eye works on a simple principle; they detect light and then change it to electro-chemical impulses and send it to the brain. The...
Sherlock Holmes is undoubtedly one of the most admired fictional characters of all time. He might not be the first fictional detective in history, but is arguably the best. Holmes is known for his proficiency in chemistry, human anatomy, observation...
Libraries play an integral role in preserving and reviving important aspects of our culture. A library is simply a collection of resources and valuable information, kept together in a physical or virtual space which can either be accessed by the...
Scientists have created super-strong aluminum alloy by introducing faults into its crystalline structure. It would have a wide range of applications including corrosion resistant coating for vehicles and electronic instruments. The study helps us...
Do you think research laboratories are boring? Well, we are here to change your opinion on that. Research labs are often commissioned by keeping one thing in mind – solving complex problems. Now that problem could be anything from...
Scientists developed a technique that cools down water to minimum 228 Kelvin without making it freeze. The tinier the drop, the colder it could get while being in liquid phase. They used laser pulses to monitor the size of drops and to measure the...
The most valuable and rarest substances in the world tend to be expensive. Some of them come with a high price tag because of the illegal activity and criminal risk involved in selling and buying these products. However, the cost fluctuates over...