A team of astronomers from Johns Hopkins University studied the colour of light emitted by 200,000 galaxies to see what the final mix would be and they concluded that the final colour would be similar to beige. [Read more…] about What’s the colour of the universe?
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There’ s a company that makes non-reversing mirrors
When people see themselves, they see themselves reflecting backwards. Mirrors are reversing which means that when you look at yourself you see your left ear at the left side of the mirror and your right ear at the right side of the mirror. [Read more…] about There’ s a company that makes non-reversing mirrors
Marie Curie’s research papers are still radioactive
More than a century later Marie Curie’s research papers are still radioactive as along with her husband she used to live under laboratory conditions ionizing radiation. [Read more…] about Marie Curie’s research papers are still radioactive
When does the pupil of our eye expand?
The pupil is a hole located in the center of the iris of the eye that allows light to enter the retina. But do you know under what conditions does it expand? [Read more…] about When does the pupil of our eye expand?
The American flags on the Moon are not American anymore!
Even if the Americans are happy because all of the American flags put on the Moon are still standing, their happiness is restricted due to the fact that the flags have turned to white! [Read more…] about The American flags on the Moon are not American anymore!
How did Galileo use to measure time in his experiments?
Galileo, the famous physicist, used several techniques to carry out experiments on motion. [Read more…] about How did Galileo use to measure time in his experiments?
What is “phantom rain”?
Did you know that there is a type of rain called “phantom rain” and it is never visible to us? [Read more…] about What is “phantom rain”?
Diesel fumes are more carcinogenic than cigarettes
Did you know that diesel fumes are more carcinogenic than cigarettes and cause lung cancer? [Read more…] about Diesel fumes are more carcinogenic than cigarettes
Unknown object in a nearby galaxy sent out radio waves
The discovery of an unknown and strange object in the nearby galaxy m82 was presented at the National Astronomy Meeting in Glasgow. [Read more…] about Unknown object in a nearby galaxy sent out radio waves
How were the points of the Celsius scale initially?
Did you know that the way we use the Celsius temperature scale today is not exactly the way that Anders Celsius introduced? [Read more…] about How were the points of the Celsius scale initially?