Aging is considered inevitable. All living things must undergo the cycle of life, from the tiniest hedgehog to the great bowhead whale. Given, the maximum lifespan for these animals is different, as the hedgehog at most lives 3 years while the bowhead whale can live up…
Chickens = Dinosaurs Everyone has once heard that chickens are the closest living relative to dinosaurs. If you are like me, you were probably shocked upon hearing this. How could something so terrifying and large turn into something so small and puny? Well that is exactly what…
Calculus plays a vital role in physics, especially when dealing with seemingly complex systems like the gravitational force of massive objects. Newton’s law of gravitation is commonly used for point masses. But how can we apply it to a massive body like Earth? Here’s where Newton’s Shell…
Have you ever walked around your community and noticed a giant crack on the road? That could possibly be a fault, which might be similar to the 1,200-mile-long (1,931 km) San Andreas Fault line in California. You may wonder how these fault lines are created. The Earth…
If you have watch the movie "Ant-Man", it is no doubt that you have heard about the quantum realm. In the Marvel movies, the quantum realm is the subatomic dimension that was only accessible through Pym technologies. You needed to shrink into a microscopic size in order…
By Sian Kanjirathingal Alien life is a big topic between scientists and journalists. Many people think we won't have a chance in finding any life in the universe but the truth is that there should be. The chance and probability of alien life expectancy is too high.…
Throughout the generations, there has been one common thing that scientists have been trying to discover and that is the cure to cancer. In 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium and polonium. Soon, both elements are used as a form of cancer treatment. It was one…
With each passing year, we gain wisdom, experience, and—let’s be honest—often a few extra pounds. If you’ve ever wondered why it seems like your body has decided to throw a weight gain party as you age, you’re not alone. Let’s explore the fascinating science behind this phenomenon.…