In psychology, projection is the act of assuming that other people see the world in the same way that you see the world. An example of projection would be a Christian who assumes that everyone should see God in a sunset or recognize the authority of the Bible. Some of the most interesting cases...
The world of biological hoaxes is a great one. Some of them are pranks, some are there to make money, and some are just to laugh at those who don't know any better. There's something about slapping together of a handful of different animals and convincing tourists that it's a real thing that exists...
Urea is a waste compound; in fact, it’s part of urine and even sweat. The body produces it each time the liver breaks down amino acids and protein. The urea helps excrete the excess nitrogen. It is highly efficient at this, being very soluble. The typical human being produces an average of 30 grams...
Everyone knows that women are attracted to guitar players but why? Most women who are attracted to guitar players don't know why themselves: they simply experience the attraction. The simple answer to this question involves three parts. First, women are attracted to skill and guitar playing is...
Most women prefer for sex to "just happen" as opposed to being planned out - let's explore why. Simplified, human beings make decisions in two basic ways. Either through rational consideration and assent or through feeling based motivation that leads to action. These two forms of decision...
Every budding biologist or scientist needs the opportunity to explore and investigate the wonders of science in a safe, educational environment. Many science kits are available to provide the tools and equipment necessary to incite the imagination and increase learning beyond the average science...
The 15 Coolest Cases of Biomimicry listed such great ideas as Velcro, Gecko Tape and Whalepower Wind Turbines to illustrate some applications of the developing engineering practice of designing sustainable human technologies inspired by nature. Here are some more examples coming out of the biomimetics...
Folk lore indicates that tonight, November 21, 2010, an extraordinary event will occur: the moon shines blue (but chances are it will not.) Observers can however defer to the present definition of the term "blue moon" and not be disappointed. Tonight star watchers can delight in a once in a fifty...
The road to scientific advancement is never easy. Behind every great discovery or new piece of knowledge lies many hours of toil, labor, and in some cases, danger – not least when the pursuit of scientific knowledge requires journeying into the wild, into the skies or across the sea. Considering...
Nylon was first manufactured in 1930s, by the Dupont Chemical Company. It was first marketed as an affordable alternative to silk. It was light, strong, and could be dyed into beautiful colors and patterns. It was also considerably stronger than silk, and could withstand a lot of wear and tear...
