Posts Tagged ‘science’
Does Drinking Something Hot On A Hot Day Cool You Down?
One common factoid that has been circulating the internet recently is that drinking a hot beverage on a hot day will cool you down. Is there any science behind this seemingly counterintuitive claim?
Can We Breathe Other Gasses Mixed With Oxygen?
As you may or may not know, oxygen is only second most abundant gas in what we call 'air'. Nitrogen takes the top spot, accounting for a whopping 78% of the gas in Earth's atmosphere. In third place is Argon at a measly .9%.
What Is A Warp Drive?
Warp drives, commonly used in science fiction, are propulsion systems which allow space craft to travel faster than light. The most notable usage of warp drives is probably in the Star Trek universe. But what are warp drives an...
Which Country Is Closest To Building Their First Nuclear Weapon?
Many countries, if they so wished, could develop nuclear weapons without much, if any, help from outside. We wanted to know, hypothetically of course, which countries could develop nuclear weapons the quickest.
What’s The Science Behind Kissing?
Kissing is usually a show of affection between two people. A kiss can be passionate, aggressive, flirty or used as simple greeting. But why do we do it? What's the science behind our desire to kiss?
What is The Hottest Temperature?
We did a little blurb about this topic last year. Today, we decided to expand upon the question with more details since the answer can be complex, yet extremely interesting. We want to break it down a bit more so it can appeal ...
Top 10 Scientific Discoveries Of 2011
2011 has been a remarkable and diverse year for science. Everything from physics, medicine, genetics to cosmology has been in the spotlight at some point. Now that 2011 has come to a close, we will take a look at the top 10 sci...
Does Swearing Actually Help Reduce Pain?
Ever stub your toe and feel the urge to yell out something as a result - usually a curse or swear word? You may not be entirely sure why you feel the need but it seems to lessen the initial pain. But does it?
Does Gargling With Salt Water Actually Help With Sore or Infected Throats?
Gargling with salt water is often suggested in home remedy books, online and perhaps by your mother to help with sore or infected throats. Does it really help or is it an old wives tale? Let's find out.
Why Are Right-Handed People More Common?
It is estimated that between 70-90% of the human population is right-handed. This leaves left-handed individuals vastly outnumbered. But why? Is it our genetics, the brain or even parental/societal pressure which decides our do...
