The Central Intelligence Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are perhaps two of the most well-known U.S federal agencies in the world. With the rising mainstream popularity and fictional depictions of both the agencies, it is now more...
Fingerprinting is perhaps the oldest and most widely used method for individual identification. Due to their uniqueness and durability, fingerprints are used by law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and other organizations to identify individuals. A...
Have you ever wondered why some diamond jewelry and ornaments are worth more than others? Or, why do you have to pay considerably more to buy a particular diamond? Well, that’s because not all diamonds are created equal and have the same value...
Do you know whales are genetically closer to hippopotamuses than any other mammals on Earth? They were separated about 40 million ago. Whales belong to the infraorder Cetacea, which is divided into two parvorders; Mysticeti (baleen whales) and...
Thanks to the myriad of musical devices available today, you can listen to your favorite music anytime, anywhere you want. But going to a live event is a whole new experience. And as far as most concert lovers are concerned, their motto is...
Hacking is a field to find an imaginative solution to a problem, primarily began for political/personal gain or for sending a message to the world. Hackers were very notorious in the 1990s due to a lack of computer security. Still, we hear the news...
Concrete is a structural material made of chemically inert particulate substances, such as sand and gravel, that are bonded together by cement and water. Today, many different types of concrete are used to construct skyscrapers, bridges, roads, and...
Data are a set of facts or values, such as words numbers, measurements, and descriptions of variables. The term “data” is generally considered plural. Its singular form is “datum,” which represents a single value of a single...
Internet is a “network of networks” that has revolutionized communication and the way of transmitting data by allowing large numbers of computer networks across the world to interconnect. Originally invented in the 1970s, the Internet is...
Lasers are intense beams of concentrated light. These beams are powerful enough to cut through lumps of metal and zoom miles into the sky. Although laser technology seems new, it has been with us for nearly six decades: the first practical laser was...
The history of the “rose gold” started in the mid 19th century in Imperial Russia. Peter Carl Fabergé was one of the first jewelers to use this precious metal in his most ornate creations. Mixing yellow gold with copper resulted in an...
Not all animals are as attractive and eye-pleasing as cats, dogs, and pandas. There are animals that can be termed as ‘ugly’ and are not so pleasing to the eyes. The ugliness of an animal can be morphological (such as unusual body parts...