The density of a citrus fruit directly depends on what it contains. Generally, it is composed mostly of water, nearly 90%, with a bit of...
Some seeds have a very hard outer coating, called the testa, which protects them but can also block germination. Passing through the stomachs of animals, with its...
Class F on the energy label corresponds to an official calculation based primarily on the ratio between electricity consumption (in watts) and the amount of...
When you crush or cut a clove of garlic, you break its plant cells and release an enzyme called alliinase. This enzyme reacts with a...
The magnetic phenomenon mainly comes from the movement of electrons within atoms. Each electron has a small natural magnetic field, due to its own movement...
Albert Einstein is famous for his scientific genius but also for his rather unconventional appearance: unkempt hair, oversized sweaters, and of course, shoes without socks. Some even...
Mussels attach themselves to rocks using what are known as byssal threads. These are small, solid yet flexible fibers, akin to a type of very...
In tropical environments, the resources available abundantly, particularly water, constant warmth, and intense light, significantly boost plant growth, and vines, in particular, take full advantage...
A balloon is never perfectly airtight: even if your balloon looks impeccable, the molecules of gas inside are constantly moving and can gradually escape through...
The secret of the bright red color of tomatoes is called lycopene. It is a natural pigment that belongs to the large family of carotenoids, these molecules...
