Sunrise and Sunsets are always stunning to watch and some rare occurence during these events makes it more beauiful to watch. Yes, there is an interesting and a rare meteorological optical phenomenon called the green flash. It is a green spot or flash visible for only few seconds at the top edge of the sun… Continue reading The Green Flash – A rare optical phenomenon
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Why do our fingers and toes get wrinkly in water? – Aquatic wrinkles
Right after a long bath or a relaxing soak in a hot tub, you may notice that your fingers are wrinkly. These wrinkles are technically called aquatic wrinkles or aquatic wrinkling. The wrinkles appear if you expose continuously to fresh water for about five minutes. In salty water the process takes even longer. This process… Continue reading Why do our fingers and toes get wrinkly in water? – Aquatic wrinkles
Types of tears – Why older adults get dry eyes more?
Tears are an essential substance produced by our bodies. The lacrimal gland situated just above our eyeballs produces all human tears. Their primary purpose is to clean and lubricate the eyes, remove irritants, supports the immune system and as a part of the body's natural pain response. They are composed of water, salts, fatty oils,… Continue reading Types of tears – Why older adults get dry eyes more?
Sonoluminescence – Can sound create light?
Have you ever heard about creating light which is extremely hot by using sound waves? Can we really do that? Scientists say yes !! Sonoluminescence is the emission of light from the collapsing bubbles in a liquid by using sound. Sound wavesRegular bubblesCavitation bubbles Sound waves are molecules that oscillate back and forth, creating areas… Continue reading Sonoluminescence – Can sound create light?
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