How Silly Putty Was Invented: a Colorful History Unveiled
Silly Putty was invented during World War II by accident while scientists were trying to create a synthetic rubber substitute.
Category: Accidental Discoveries
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How a Toy Maker's Mishap Led to the Beloved Slinky Toy
Slinky, a toy that is a staple in many childhoods, was invented accidentally by a naval engineer.
Category: Accidental Discoveries
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Unboiled Egg Mystery: a Scientific Exploration of Raw Eggs
Scientists have invented a way to 'unboil' an egg
Category: Science
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Harnessing the Energy of Electric Eels for Sustainable Power
Electric eels can produce enough electricity to power 10 light bulbs.
Category: Wildlife
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Mantis Shrimp: Extraordinary Masters of Color Perception
Mantis shrimps can see a variety of colors that are invisible to humans.
Category: Animal
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How Fruit Flies Contributed to Nobel Prize-Winning Research
Did you know that the humble fruit fly has greatly contributed to scientific research, leading to multiple Nobel Prizes?
Category: Science
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The Revolutionary Discovery and Impact of Radiocarbon Dating
Due to a fortuitous incident in Willard Libby's life, he discovered the process of radiocarbon dating which later fetched him a Nobel prize in Chemistry.
Category: Science
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Understanding the Immense Length of the Blue Whale
A blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have existed, longer than three school buses.
Category: Animal
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Cows Form Strong Friendship Bonds with Fellow Herd Members
Cows are social animals and can form strong bonds with specific individuals in their herds, often referred as 'best friends'.
Category: Animal
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The Longest Time Between Two Twins Being Born Is 87 Days
Two twins, Amy and Katie Elliot hold the Guinness World Record for the longest interval between the birth of twins.
Category: Human records
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Banana Slug: Ucsc’s Unconventional and Unique Mascot
UCSC’s mascot, the Banana Slug, symbolizes nonconformity and environmental awareness, chosen by students to reflect the university’s unique spirit and values.
Category: Education
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Understanding the Constant Velocity of Light in a Vacuum
Light travels faster than anything else in the universe.
Category: Physics
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Ancient Penguins Once Stood as Tall as Average Human Beings
Penguins were once as tall as humans.
Category: Animal
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Voyager's Golden Record: Humanity's Message to the Stars
Voyager spacecrafts carry a Golden Record with greetings in 55 languages.
Category: Space
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Exploring the Earth’s Ocean: Discovering Its Deepest Point
The Mariana Trench is the deepest point in Earth's oceans
Category: Geography
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The Gradual Deceleration of Earth's Rotational Speed
Earth's rotation is gradually slowing down.
Category: Science
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Understanding the Brief Lifespan of a Common Housefly
Contrary to common belief, the average housefly lives for a month, not a day.
Category: Science
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Polar Bears Predominantly Use Their Left Paws for Tasks
Most polar bears favor their left paw over their right one, thereby considered as 'left-handed' or 'left-pawed'.
Category: Animal
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Cyber Bees: Digital Flight Patterns of Honeybees Unveiled
A honeybee can fly approximately 15 miles per hour.
Category: Science
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Comprehending the High-Speed Force Behind Human Sneezes
Sneezes travel at an extremely high speed.
Category: Science
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The Intriguing Anatomy: Exploring the Heart of a Shrimp
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
Category: Animal
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Giraffes Have the Same Number of Neck Vertebrae as Humans
Despite their long necks, giraffes actually possess the same number of neck vertebrae as humans.
Category: Animal
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A Gathering of Flamingos Is Referred to as a Flamboyance
The collective term used for a group of flamingos is 'flamboyance'.
Category: Animal
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Discover the Tiny Yet Crucial Bone Hidden in Your Ear
The smallest bone in the human body is found in your ear.
Category: Science
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