Rovers from NASA have repeatedly faced snags when traversing extraterrestrial surfaces. One notable incident was the 2009 entrapment of the […]
Physics
Researchers Develop Safer Nonstick Surface for Cookware
A team from the University of Toronto has introduced a new type of nonstick surface designed to minimize dependence on […]
Sodium-Ion Batteries: Can They Replace Lithium-Ion Batteries?
Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as an alternative to lithium-ion batteries. These batteries use sodium ions to store and release energy. […]
Handwashing 101: How Does Soap Work?
The World Health Organization and other medical associations across the world have recommended handwashing using soap as one of the […]
Why Is Venus Hotter Than Mercury?
Mercury is the nearest planet to the Sun. It orbits at an average distance of 58 million kilometers. However, despite […]
Difference Between Absorption and Adsorption
Absorption vs Adsorption: What is the Difference? The Basics of Absorption Absorption is a physical and chemical phenomenon in which […]
Centrifugal Force: Examples and Applications
According to Newtonian mechanics, a centrifugal force is an inertial force or an apparent force that acts on objects moving […]
Black Hole vs White Hole vs Wormhole: The Difference
There seems to be an abundance of holes in the universe and in the realms of theoretical physics. Drawing from […]
Sapphire Crystal: Applications, Advantages, and Disadvantages
One of the hardest materials aside from diamond and moissanite is sapphire. Its durability and all of its notable properties […]
Physics Basics: The Properties of Light
Light or visible light is an electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye. Within the electromagnetic spectrum, […]