Everyday Science
In this section, you will get answers to all of your questions about everyday science and society.
In this section, you will get answers to all of your questions about everyday science and society. Less
Why are we short on water if the liquid covers most of the Earth?
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Four out of 10 people in the world lack sufficient drinking water [source: World Health...
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What is the difference between firecrackers and sparklers?
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Both firecrackers and sparklers are popular pyrotechnic devices; they produce different patterns...
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Why different conditions might require you to wear glasses?
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People usually need prescription eyeglasses to correct problems with focusing images onto the...
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What makes some glasses darken when you wear them in direct sunlight?
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In the 1960s, a company known as Corning developed photochromic (or photochromatic) lenses, which...
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How does bending a light stick cause it to light up?
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Chemical solutions are stored separately within a light stick in enclosed chambers. Bending the...
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What are some of the most famous behavioral experiments?
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In the 1960s, Stanley Milgram conducted experiments to test the way people obeyed authority. His...
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What are some little-known facts about key science experiments?
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Scientists have experimented for thousands of years. We don't always know the details behind the...
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