Wherever you are right now, try to stop what you are doing, stand still, and observe. You are moving. Can’t you feel it? Although you feel stationary, you are indeed moving as the Earth moves. The Earth is moving, and continually spinning round. The speed of its movement depends on what latitude … Read more
As the development increases in the field of science, a lot of discoveries are made. We once used to believe that the earth is flat. Then scientists believed that the Earth is a perfect sphere. But then, they suggested that this planet has a bulge on its equator – and the proof … Read more
At last, the first rain after a long summer came, quenching the thirst of the ground. Soon enough, you will notice the rich and refreshing earthy smell. This unique odor is called petrichor. It is a term coined by Australian scientists who were then studying the source of the earthy scent in … Read more
Do you know that you could scale the tallest mountain on Earth, but only climb less than half of Mt. Everest’s height to do so? Well, it’s possible for sure! From 6th grade Science Quiz Bees to merely and generally knowing it, people believe that Mt. Everest is the tallest mountain in … Read more
The term “hurricane” is used to describe a severe tropical cyclone in the Northeast Pacific and Northern Atlantic. However, in the Northwest Pacific, the mature tropical cyclone is called a “typhoon.” To put it simply, the only difference between a hurricane and a typhoon is their name, as they are the same … Read more
The surface of our planet is mostly made up of water bodies. About 71% of all the Earth’s surface is covered with water. The remaining 29% is occupied by non-water bodies. These bodies include both small islands and large continents spread out in different parts of the world. Besides the seven continents, … Read more
This is like the tricky questions you got in high school. In a sense, there are two answers to this question, both of them right. Strictly speaking, there is only one ocean, a great body of saltwater, which altogether covers about 72% of the Earth’s surface and surrounds the planet’s great landmasses. … Read more
Pumice is a light and porous stone that is usually ejected from volcanoes. The stone was once a part of the volcano’s lava, but it is charged with steam and is expanded after reaching the surface. Also, it would sometimes appear in its powdered form called the pumicite. How Pumice is Made … Read more