Last Updated on August 21, 2020 by Science Fact: Fireworks! One of the few things every culture seems to agree on: they are a great way celebrate a holiday or a special occasion. And although calendars differ, the arrival of a … Continue reading
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Last Updated on January 9, 2022 by Science Fact: Sleep deprivation is usually a bad thing, but it can actually make you happier! This surprising fact has been known for years by physicians who treat Major Depressive Disorder, commonly known as … Continue reading
Last Updated on August 14, 2018 by Science Fact: Santa Claus traces his origins to Saint Nicholas, a third century bishop who left secret gifts for the needy. In 16th century England the celebration of Saint Nicholas was moved from … Continue reading
Last Updated on August 14, 2018 by Science Fact: Crocodiles and Alligators – Crocodilians some would call them – have revealed one of the deep secrets that have made them so successful. A Russian-American zoologist and author, Vladimir Dinets, and his … Continue reading
Last Updated on November 5, 2019 by Science Fact: Women scientists are readily found in biology, medicine and the social sciences. However, they are scarce in math, physics and engineering. You don’t have to be a feminist to be troubled … Continue reading
Last Updated on August 14, 2018 by Science Fact: The Sinkhole has joined the Big Three S’s – Sunshine, Shoreline and Storms – as a hallmark of Florida. But wherever you live, there may be a gigantic sinkhole beneath you, … Continue reading
Last Updated on August 14, 2018 by Science Fact: Coffee has now joined an exclusive club – it’s becoming the basis for a new alcoholic beverage. A group of six researchers in Portugal and Spain, who must have thought that … Continue reading
Last Updated on August 14, 2018 by Science Fact: The seahorse is a popular favorite among snorkelers, scuba divers and aquarium-goers. It is beautiful and graceful as it undulates in the currents, and looks not only familiar, but weirdly out of … Continue reading
Last Updated on May 4, 2021 by Science Fact: Nuts are good for your health, so we hear. Is that science, marketing or just nuttiness? At last, we have a way to find out. Let’s push aside the marketeers. And … Continue reading