Illumination of the night sky is also known as what?

Science Trivia / October 05, 2025

Aurora. An aurora in the northern latitudes is called "Aurora Borealis".

Who was the head of the German version of the Manhattan Project?

Science Trivia / October 04, 2025

Werner Heisenberg. Werner Heisenberg failed to produce an atomic bomb for Germany before the war ended, and was held in England for some time thereafter.

What is the natural process by which rocks break down into smaller chunks?

Science Trivia / October 04, 2025

Weathering. Unlike erosion, weathering occurs through direct contact with the atmosphere.

Which of the following is made from nervous tissue?

Science Trivia / October 03, 2025

Spinal Cord. There are more than 1 billion neurons in the human spinal cord.

What is a Beta particle?

Science Trivia / October 03, 2025

Electron. A beta particle was the name Rutherford used for an electron.

What is any permanent change to a gene called?

Science Trivia / October 02, 2025

Mutation. Mutations include insertions, deletions and frame shifts.