Historically, the term white dwarf dates back to the early 20th century, when astronomers discovered very small but very bright stars of white color. They...
Limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate, often derived from the remains of dead marine organisms accumulated on the sea floor a...
Pasteurization is a simple thermal treatment that allows, by rapidly heating milk to a temperature generally between 72°C and 85°C for a few seconds, to...
When it is hot, the pen's ink becomes less viscous: in other words, it becomes more fluid and thus more liquid. As it fluidifies, the...
Heatwaves often create imbalances in the electrical grid. When electricity demand surges due to intensive use of air conditioning, the grid is put under significant...
That somewhat oppressive sensation of heaviness before a storm mainly comes from the hot, humid, and still air surrounding us. In fact, our body regulates...
Heat spontaneously flows from a hot medium to a colder one: this is the basic rule of heat transfer. In your hot soup, the fast...
Sodas are carbonated drinks because carbon dioxide (CO₂) is injected into them under pressure. This gas is responsible for the small bubbles characteristic of sparkling...
When you observe a reflection on the water, what you see is the light bouncing off the surface. The principle is simple: each ray of...
A new book is a complex assembly of organic and chemical materials. The paper used mainly comes from cellulose fibers derived from wood, to which...
