The molecules in a liquid attract each other and prefer to stay close to their neighbors rather than wander in the open air. This attraction, called surface...
The abyss is somewhat the absolute extreme of the oceans. There, not a hint of sunlight: it's called the aphotic zone. A permanent darkness reigns, where visibility...
Wireless charging works through the principle of electromagnetic induction, discovered by Michael Faraday. Basically, it's simple: a coil connected to a power source creates a...
The legs of spiders have a very special anatomy: at their tips, there is a multitude of tiny microscopic hairs called setae, which help them...
The crescent-shaped dunes, called barkhanes, mainly appear where a wind predominantly blows from a single direction. This dominant wind pushes the sand up the gentle...
When you add salt to water, you disturb the way it freezes. Salt alters the organization of water molecules, which lowers their freezing temperature. Essentially, instead of...
Carbon dioxide or CO2 is naturally present in the atmosphere, where it acts as a greenhouse gas. Without it, it would be very cold on...
Plant bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon where certain plants emit visible light at night. The source of this astonishing property is usually a molecule called...
Some lakes disappear because their water supply directly depends on precipitation. When rain or snow decreases significantly, these lakes gradually evaporate or even completely disappear...
When you pedal, the air trapped in your tire acts as a shock absorber. It absorbs vibrations caused by imperfections in the ground and protects...
