Science

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Associated with emotions, tears are a product of lacrimal glands, found in the eyes of most terrestrial vertebrates. Although their primary function i ...

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Mushrooms

There are mushrooms that hunt animals.

An example of such a mushroom is the oyster mushroom. When it lacks protein, it hunts nematodes by f ...

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Anorexia Nervosa

The earliest medical descriptions of the disease are attributed to English physician Richard Morton in 1689.

However, it was not until the late 19th century that mental anorexia nervosa was widely accepted by ...

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Nicotine

Research shows that nicotine (cigarette smoking) may protect against the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Under the influence of nicotine, patients become aroused, have better memory and greater motor skill ...

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Enceladus

There are geyser-like fissures on the surface of Enceladus that eject streams of water vapor and dust into its atmosphere at speeds of about 400 m/s.

The ejected material rises to an altitude of 1500 km above the moon's surface.

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Fungi

Most fungi develop as hyphae, which are cylindrical, thread-like structures 2-10 µm in diameter and up to several centimeters long.

The hyphae branch and connect, which leads to the formation of mycelium, which is an interconnected ...

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Aurora

Australians prefer to use the more accessible term - "southern lights" instead of Aurora Australis.

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Liver

The liver is one of the most essential organs in endocrine balance.

It breaks down hormones, especially estrogen and androgen. Functionality disorder may lead to acne problems or scalp hair loss in men, and menstrual cramps, fluid retention, or lumpy breast in women.

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Snow

On average, snowflakes are about five millimeters in diameter and weigh about four milligrams.

As temperatures rise, snowflakes become larger as the crystals thaw and then stick together to form ...

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NASA

The first Crew Dragon launch took place on May 30th, 2020.

Crew Dragon Endeavour was launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket, and docked at the ISS carrying Doug Hurle ...

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Anorexia Nervosa

People suffering from anorexia often perceive themselves as overweight, although in reality, they are underweight.

These individuals also often deny that they have a problem with low weight. They may weigh themselve ...

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17 facts about Titan

The largest of Saturn’s satellites

Titan is the only moon in the Solar System with such a dense atmosphere. It is the second largest moon in the Solar System after Ganymede (Jupiter III ...

18 facts about amber

Fossilized tree resin

Amber is one of the most interesting natural products. It looks like a gemstone, but it is a fossilized tree resin from ancient trees dating back mill ...

16 facts about liver

24/7 laboratory

The liver is one of the most essential human organs. It is extensively multitasking—it produces, filtrates, converts, and stores. It is thanks to the ...

29 facts about NASA

For the Benefit of All

The Cold War, although a grim period in world history, brought an intense rivalry in a space race between the U.S., and the Soviet Union. As a result, ...

16 facts about Aurora

Northern light that has delighted people for centuries

Auroras can be different. Sometimes it is bright and dancing, shimmering with different colors, sometimes it appears still. It has always fascinated p ...

19 facts about Brain

Organic supercomputer

The brain is one of the most important and most fascinating and complex organs in the human body. It is an incredibly plastic command center that over ...

16 facts about Phobos

The larger of two moons of Mars

We do not know the exact origin of this satellite. We know, however, that it is dangerously close to its planet and is in for a catastrophe. It is not ...