Tag: #science

The Earthy Smell of Rain Has a Name

That distinct, earthy scent after a dry spell of rain isn't just damp earth—it's a scientific phenomenon called Petrichor.

At the edge of the Taylor Glacier, red water seeps out, looking like blood—but it’s actually iron-rich brine.

Bananas contain potassium-40, a radioactive isotope that gives them a tiny, harmless glow of radioactivity.

The human brain produces about 20 watts of electrical power—enough to dimly light up a small bulb.

Greenland sharks are the longest-living vertebrates on Earth, with some estimated to be over 400 years old.