Archive for August, 2011
What Is The Deepest Lake In The World?
Lakes typically aren't thought of as deep and many would incorrectly assume that one of the Great Lakes holds the spot for the deepest - after all, they were carved out by glaciers during the last ice age. So then, what is the ...
Are We Really Running Out Of Helium?
The world is running low on fossil fuels and several rare earth metals. But for some industries, running out of the noble gas helium could be a bigger problem down the road. But are we really running out of helium? Let's find out.
What Is The Opposite Of Deja Vu?
Almost everyone has experienced it at one point in their lives - a feeling like you've done something or have been somewhere before. That the events playing out at that exact moment have already happened. That feeling is called...
Can Your Skin Change Color By Eating Certain Foods or Chemicals?
You often hear stories or reports of people having their skin change color after ingesting large quantities of certain foods or chemicals. One popular food in these stories is carrots, or rather, the carotene in carrots. Is the...
How Much Energy Does A Tornado Have?
A tornado is an incredibly destructive force of nature. They've been known to reach 2.5 miles wide and cause up to $2.9 billion dollars in damage. The actual destructive power of a tornado is dependent on its size and the wind ...
Everything You Wanted To Know About Black Holes
Is a black hole a portal to another dimension? Can you use a black hole to travel through space and/or time? Are we living in a black hole? Today we're going to explore those invisible celestial bodies known as black holes and ...
What Causes Motion Sickness?
Also known as getting seasick, airsick or carsick, many of us get extremely ill when using these different forms of transportation. But what's the science behind it? Why does being on the water or flying in an airplane cause us...
