When temperatures rise, glaciers react quickly. They melt. Here, we're talking about ice transforming into water. The glacier loses mass. Scientists measure this loss of...
Snail shells are spiral-shaped due to biological growth and natural mathematical laws. A snail starts off very small, and its shell grows along with it. It coils...
Lighthouses operate using a source of intense light, often a bulb or a gas lamp. The light is directed and concentrated by reflectors and lenses. The goal...
Some mushrooms are phosphorescent thanks to their bioluminescence, a natural phenomenon where living organisms produce light. This ability is due to a chemical reaction in...
The Earth's magnetic field resembles a dipole, with a more intense polarity on the northern side. The aurora borealis thus appears more frequently due to...
The evaporative potential skyrockets in the summer. Warm air can absorb more water than cold air. When the temperature rises, the water on the surface...
The thermochromic effect occurs when certain materials change color in response to a temperature variation. It's like the magic of cups that change color when...
Sand grains are small fragments of silica, generally quartz. They measure between 0.0625 mm and 2 mm in diameter. The shape of the grains can...
Millions of years ago, monumental geological forces shaped the Norwegian fjords. The Earth's crust bent, cracked, and lifted. These movements, caused by plate tectonics, created...
Ancient civilizations used calendars based on the Moon because its cycle is visible and regular. The complete lunar cycle lasts about 29.5 days, which is...
