What piece of polished, cut glass can we use to see the spectrum of visible light?

Science Trivia / February 16, 2025

Prism. Today it is agreed that light can sometimes behave like waves while at other times it behaves like particles.

What is the spontaneous decay of atomic nuclei known as?

Science Trivia / February 16, 2025

Radioactivity. Marie Curie was born in Poland, then moved to Paris to study when she was 24.

What instrument indicates wind direction?

Science Trivia / February 15, 2025

Weather Vane. Although functional, weather vanes are generally decorative.

Which of these historic figures was primarily a scientist?

Science Trivia / February 15, 2025

Albert Einstein. Albert Einstein declined to be Israel's president in 1952.

Orange juice is a good source of which vitamin?

Science Trivia / February 14, 2025

Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps wound-healing, blood vessels and immunities.

Which element makes up 50% of the earth's crust?

Science Trivia / February 14, 2025

Oxygen. Oxygen is first on land, second in air, and second in water.