When water flows through desert regions, it carries with it various mineral salts from the soils and rocks. When it reaches a basin where it...
The stones that line the beaches generally come from the rocks present in the region, formed a long time ago by various geological phenomena (volcanic...
A virus that transmits efficiently is often one that can easily pass from one person to several others. This is referred to as a high...
The pistol shrimp has a disproportionate claw that it snaps violently, generating a brutal shock wave. This ultra-fast snap (only a few milliseconds!) abruptly pushes...
The food colorings used in candies can cause minimal but real chemical reactions, particularly by interacting with other ingredients such as food acids, saliva, or...
When temperatures play yo-yo, alternating between freezing and thawing periods, the ground moves subtly. When it freezes, the water underground expands into ice, gently lifting...
When temperatures drop below 0°C, stagnant water in the pipes begins to cool gradually until it starts to become solid. Due to the cold, ice...
The warmth of the ocean largely depends on the sun. Sunlight penetrates the surface of the water, but not to the same depth everywhere. In...
Insects, such as bees or butterflies, are particularly sensitive to certain colors, especially blue, purple, and yellow. These bright and contrasting colors stand out clearly...
When an airplane flies, its wings separate the air into two flows: one above and one below. The particular shape of the wing causes the...
