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Strangeness of Colour and its Implications

Our eyes perceive light. Our brains interpret it into shapes and forms that we are familiar with. What we see is lighter or darker depending on how much of light enters the eye (that is; intensity) and is applied with "colors" based on the flavors of light we receive. As vivid as they may be, these so called flavors of light are physically non-existent in nature. They are solely an interpretation that exists only within our perception.

Motions of Gas Molecules: Sound, Wind and Heat

There are 3 distinct states of matter: solid, liquid and gas. The molecular differences between these states are determined by the ability of their kinetic energies to overcome the forces of attraction among the molecules. Out of them, Gaseous state of matter exhibits the highest degree of freedom for movement in 3 dimensional space. This allows gases not only to acquire the shape of the container but also to adapt its volume to occupy the container as well. Interestingly, these moving gas molecules are responsible for three major phenomena distinct from each other.

Why Tree Branches Grow towards Water Bodies?

Have you ever wondered why plants and trees growing at the margins of pools and lakes of water look magically beautiful? They grow branches and leaves towards the water. They grow along and across the water surface but never touch it. How is that even possible? Let's look at the processes involved in plants to produce this eye-catching scenery.

Advanced Counting With Your Fingers

In our childhood, we are taught of counting with fingers. Regardless of the age, people continue to use these techniques to ease up calculations that come across in day to day living. While your fingers allow you to count and represent up to 10, did you know that there is an insane potential capacity of number representation by your digits(fingers).

A Simple proof of Area of the Circle

Calculating area of geometry with curved lines is more challenging than shapes with straight lines. The area of a circle is typically calculated Ï€r 2 with Calculus. It's the value we accept and use. But did you know that we can derive the formula A=Ï€r 2  in a more easier way to see why it is the way it is..

Why Atmosphere is Thicker at Equator

Atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth retained by Earth's gravity. Have you ever come across the question; what is the shape of the atmosphere? It's fair to think that the atmosphere is shaped somewhat like the Earth itself. because of gravity. We know that the Earth is not a perfect sphere. So, We can assume atmosphere to have a similar shape. But amazingly, the shape of the Atmosphere is affected by a lot of factors and the deformation is even more. Lets see why that is..

Why Canned Fish Got Soft Bones

Canned fish is a nutritious food, especially for protein and calcium. You can eat it right out of the tin. The fish bones are very soft and tender that they can hardly be noticed. It is a good source of easily digested and absorbed Calcium. But what made them so soft? Is it really safe to eat? because fresh Salmon bones look nothing like it!