Why dogs can't eat chocolates?
Chocolates and other cocoa products contain a toxic product called theobromine . The darker the chocolates, the theobromine content is mo...Read More
Why do animals eye glow in the dark?
Normally our eyes consists of a organ called retina where the photoreceptor cells are present in it. When the light enters into our eyes,...Read More
Why do knuckles pop?
A knuckle is a joint in a finger where two bones come together or connect. This joint is filled with a fluid called synovial fluid . ...Read More
Why nuclear fusion is not used to generate electricity?
Normally we use nuclear fission process to generate electricity in the nuclear power plant by using nuclear power reactors. The process o...Read More
How do migratory birds find their way?
Every year migratory birds fly thousands of kilometers to find food. But, researchers do not know how these birds find their way and trav...Read More
Why ices are clear?
Normally, we use tap water at the room temperature to make ice at homes. This water may consists of dissolved minerals which are invisibl...Read More
How do airbags work?
The airbags in our cars work by decomposition reaction. Weird? Right... When our car hits a lamp post or some other things, it took 50 m...Read More
Why do we have different skin colors?
People have different skin colors because of melanin and Ultra violet radiation. Millions of years ago, people live in equator region rece...Read More
Why honey doesn't spoil?
Honey does not spoil over years because of reverse osmosis. Reverse Osmosis is the movement of water from the region of higher water poten...Read More
Why do heavier objects fall faster?
It may be noted that all objects fall at the same rate. All objects accelerate at same rate on the earth at 9.8 per second squared, whether...Read More
Why vultures don't get food poisoning?
Vultures are generally scavengers. They eat decaying and rotting flesh and dead animals. But, any decaying matter has many harmful microb...Read More
The science behind Capsaicin
As soon as we take our first bite of spicy food,we feel as our mouth is on fire. This is due to a compound present in the hot peppers ca...Read More
Why laboratory thermometer is not used to measure the body temperature?
Normally, we check our body temperature using clincal thermometer. This is because, the laboratory thermometer is different from that of ...Read More
What happens if we drink more sea water?
Normally we do not drink sea water because the salt content present in the sea water can cause serious consequences in our body. Now, nor...Read More
Why is whale vomit so valuable?
Some scientists suggests that the sperm whales eat animals like squids, they digest most of their body parts. However, the sharp beaks of...Read More
How do fish breathe under water?
Fish breathe under water using the oxygen that is dissolved in water. To absorb oxygen from water, fish use special type of organs call...Read More
Why don't penguins feet freeze?
Penguins live in very cold climates and walk on ice. Hence, their body have developed certain adaptations to avoid losing body heat and t...Read More
What is bruxism?
Some people always grind their teeth during daytime and some others during night time. These people grind their teeth unknowingly. The me...Read More
Why do our muscle gets sore?
When we begin to gym and perform a new intense physical workout, our muscle begin to sore in the next morning. This soreness is called D...Read More
What is tardigrade?
A tardigrade is one of the smallest animals. It can grow only about 1mm or less in length. However, it is the toughest animal in the who...Read More
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