What is the energy of moving parts called?

Science Trivia / July 26, 2025

Mechanical Energy. The energy acquired by objects upon which work is done is mechanical energy.

Which family does the herb angelica come from?

Science Trivia / July 26, 2025

Parsley. Angelica is a prolific weed often referred to as "cow parsley".

Dr. Julian and his research team were famous for discovering uses for what?

Science Trivia / July 25, 2025

Soybeans. The soybean is native to Southeast Asia.

The definition of "chemical or physical agent that tends to cause cancers" best fits which science term?

Science Trivia / July 25, 2025

Carcinogen. Carcinogens may have a specialized ability to disrupt normal cellular metabolic processes.

Which north direction is the geographic meridian plane?

Science Trivia / July 24, 2025

True North. True north differs from magnetic north, which is the direction of the magnetic north pole.

How many dynes make one Newton?

Science Trivia / July 24, 2025

10^5. A "newton" is named for Sir Isaac Newton, who discovered gravity.