Surface tension is the tendency for the surface of a liquid to act like a stretched membrane or piece of rubber. The cohesive forces work to bring the molecules on the interior of the liquid to the exterior surface. If you want to get scientific, surface tension is numerically equal to the force acting at right angles to a line of unit length that is lying on the surface and is … [Read more...] about Spiders Walk On Water
Vijay Stambh – Tower of Victory in Rajasthan
Vijay Stambha or Tower of Victory is one of the most famous monuments of India and is an important tourist attraction of Rajasthan. Located in Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, India, Tower of Victory was constructed by Mewar king Rana Kumbha between 1442 AD and 1449 AD to honour his distinguished victory over the joint attacks of Sultan Mohammad Khilji of Malva and Sultan … [Read more...] about Vijay Stambh – Tower of Victory in Rajasthan
Vinyl Records at 1000x Magnification
Ever wonder what a vinyl record looks like under an electron microscope? Okay, probably not. Luckily, there’s people who do, including Chris Supranowitz, who created a number of electron microscope images for a course at the University of Rochester. Here’s a photograph of the record grooves captured by Supranowitz at 500x magnification. Those dark chunks you see … [Read more...] about Vinyl Records at 1000x Magnification
The Leatherback Turtle Has the Most Unique Mouth in the World
The leatherback sea turtle is the largest turtle in the world. However, compared to the beautiful, calm character of these gentle giants, the inside of a leatherback turtle’s mouth is scary. The turtle’s teeth are absolutely terrifying and resemble several stalactites. These teeth extend to its stomach. Continue to read to learn more about leatherback turtles. Leatherback … [Read more...] about The Leatherback Turtle Has the Most Unique Mouth in the World
CRISTO PHOTOS: The Statue Of Christ The Redeemer In Rio De Janeiro Was Struck By Lightning
Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro was struck by lightning on February 10, 2023. Lightning struck the Christ the Redeemer statue at the summit of Mount Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lightning previously struck the statue in 2017 and 2014. The incident occurred during a thunderstorm the previous … [Read more...] about CRISTO PHOTOS: The Statue Of Christ The Redeemer In Rio De Janeiro Was Struck By Lightning