Why is the sky blue?
Rayleigh scattering causes shorter blue wavelengths of sunlight to scatter more in Earth's atmosphere.
Source: NASA Science
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Unraveling the mysteries behind the laws that govern our universe
Science is not just a body of knowledge — it is a way of thinking, a relentless pursuit of understanding the world around us. From the subatomic particles that form the building blocks of matter to the vast ecosystems that sustain life on Earth, every answer we uncover reveals a dozen new questions waiting to be asked. That is what makes science endlessly fascinating: the deeper you look, the more wondrous the universe becomes.
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing."
— Albert Einstein
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Rayleigh scattering causes shorter blue wavelengths of sunlight to scatter more in Earth's atmosphere.
Source: NASA Science
Trees communicate through the "Wood Wide Web" — mycorrhizal fungal networks connecting root systems. They share nutrients, send warning signals, and support seedlings.
Source: Nature journal, Suzanne Simard
Yawning likely cools the brain. Contagious yawning is linked to empathy. Even dogs catch yawns from their owners.
Source: Frontiers in Neuroscience
Beyond the event horizon, spacetime curves so intensely that all paths lead to the singularity. Spaghettification occurs. Laws of physics break down.
Low moisture, high acidity, and natural hydrogen peroxide production make it impossible for microorganisms to survive.
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Enzymes digest nearly all tissues. Imaginal discs then form the butterfly's new body parts.
Source: Scientific American
Plants lack nervous systems but emit ultrasonic clicks when stressed and release volatile chemicals as warnings.
Source: Cell journal (2023)
Glass electrons need more energy than visible light photons provide, so light passes through unabsorbed. UV light IS absorbed.
Source: MIT OpenCourseWare
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