Discovery of Morgan’s Sphinx Moth
In 1862, Charles Darwin discovered an orchid from Madagascar with a one-foot-long spur that held the pollen and the nectar...
Interesting Facts
Why is it hard to swat a fly?
Flies can jump backwards during takeoffs. Researchers found out using a high-speed video camera that the fruitfly anticipates the direction...
The relation between butterflies and climate change
Butterflies are delicate creatures and they are affected by climate change. A large population of butterflies indicates a healthy ecosystem...
The amount of energy released by a hurricane
An average hurricane bringing in 1.5 cm per day of rain, with a circle radius of 665 km, generates a...
Speed of a falling raindrop
A raindrop falls on the earth with varying speeds depending on its size and weight. The gravity acts on the...
The longest river in the world
The Nile is one of the most interesting rivers of the world owing to the ancient Egyptian civilization, which is...
