California's Yosemite National Park is famous for its
giant, ancient sequoia trees and impressive rock
formations. They include El Capitan and Half Dome.
But from mid to late February, the park's main
attraction is Horsetail Fall, located at the edge of the
eastern side of El Capitan. During this time, the
setting Sun hits the seasonal waterfall at just the ri...
Evaporation has long been thought to happen only
when a liquid absorbs enough heat to turn into
vapor. However, researchers at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT) recently found the
process can also occur in the presence of just light.
There is no shortage of reusable water bottles
available to consumers. However, few can claim the
popularity of the Stanley Quencher. Social media
sites like TikTok are rampant with videos of
individuals showing off their extensive collections or
camping outside Target to get a limited edition
"Stanley." Though now considered a status symbol...
On February 10, 2024, over two billion people
worldwide will celebrate the first day of the Chinese
New Year. Also called Lunar or Spring New Year, it is
one of China's most important holidays.
After lying dormant for 6,000 years, the
Fagradalsfjall volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes
Peninsula suddenly came to life in 2021. The
eruption lasted six months. But it was considered
minor, and posed no risk to nearby residents.
However, the volcano's most recent outbursts are
threatening the survival of Grindavík. The small fis...
Tired of winter? Then, you will be delighted to know
that spring is around the corner. On February 2,
2024, aka Groundhog Day, legendary woodchuck
Punxsutawney Phil failed to see his shadow. This
means the year's frosty weather will soon be a
distant memory.
The classic version of Tetris for Nintendo, released in
1985, has achieved remarkable success, with over
520 million copies sold worldwide. The game's
objective is to stop the accumulation of falling
geometric shapes by rotating and placing them into
straight lines. In theory, the game can go on forever
since there is no end screen. However, the acceler...
Black History Month, observed every February,
celebrates the contributions and central role of
African Americans throughout US history. President
Gerald Ford was the first to officially recognize what
is also called African American Month in 1976.
However, the idea was the brainchild of American
historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
About 4.5 billion years ago, a Mars-sized planet
smashed into the newly-formed Earth. The collision
ejected a large amount of planetary debris into
space. Scientists believe that due to the energy from
the impact, the debris was initially molten. It
solidified over time as the material cooled and
eventually became the Moon. However, how quickl...
