Fog is simply water vapor present in the air that turns back into liquid when it comes into contact with a cold surface, like a...
When you leave your balloon inflated in direct sunlight, the air trapped inside heats up. When a gas like air receives heat, its molecules move...
Iceland is located right on the border between two major tectonic plates: the North American plate and the Eurasian plate. These plates slowly drift apart...
Most volcanoes on Earth are located near the edges where large tectonic plates collide, pull apart, or overlap. This area where volcanism is concentrated forms...
In deserts, the intense heat leads to the rapid evaporation of water present on the surface or just below the ground. When this water evaporates, it leaves...
Natural selection has driven certain orchids to take on the appearance of insects to better attract their pollinators. These orchids, unable to produce nectar, must...
The Gulf Stream originates in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where the sun shines brightly and warms the sea. Driven mainly by...
Natural hot springs primarily occur when rainwater or meltwater seeps into the ground, descends deep, and then heats up in contact with areas of geothermal...
The human eye constantly reacts to variations in light to achieve the best possible vision depending on the situation. As soon as a bright light...
When light touches a crystal, certain electrons absorb specific colors (certain wavelengths, that is). They capture the light energy and jump to a higher level, entering an...
