ScienceStruck

Science Facts

The reference shelf: branches of science, famous misconceptions corrected, and the curious facts that hold up to checking.

Every library needs a reference shelf, and this is ours: the articles that explain science itself rather than any one branch of it. What the branches actually are, how the scientific method earns its confidence, and which famous "facts" fail checking, because a misconception corrected is worth two facts memorized.

The collection favors the genuinely curious question: why the calendar once lost ten days, what forensic science can and cannot prove, whether black and white count as colors, and the weird-but-verified facts that survive contact with a citation. Glossaries and branch guides anchor the shelf for anyone mapping the territory for the first time.

Start with the featured guides above or wander the list; this is the one shelf built for wandering. Everything here holds to the same standard as the rest of the site: if it could not be verified, it did not ship, no matter how good the story was.

Science Facts

8 of the World’s Most Amazing Flyovers You Need to See to Believe

3 min read

Being watchful to not miss the correct ‘exit’ when on an interchange hardly lets you enjoy the drive and the surroundings. Never mind! This ScienceStruck post brings you all those glimpses of the most astounding flyovers, you probably missed out on. This Puxi Interchange has merged the Nanbei Elevated Road and the Yan’an Elevated Road, and also has service roads at the bottom levels. At the central interchange, there stands a pillar known as the Nine-dragon Pillar.

Difference between Natural Rubber and Synthetic Rubber

4 min read

The importance of the rubber industry from the time it came into being and the role that it has played in the growth of civilization has been enormous. There are two types of rubbers; natural and synthetic. Synthetic rubber is easier to produce than natural rubber, and has a wider range of applications. This ScienceStruck article gives you a comparison between synthetic rubber and natural rubber.

What is a Bolometer And What is it Used For? We Guess You Don’t Know

4 min read

Known for its accurate and sensitive readings regarding heat, light, and electromagnetic radiation, the bolometer has a number of applications in many industries, such as the military and space exploration. In this article, we will look at exactly what a bolometer measures, how it works, and what it is used for.

What are Stromatolites and How Do They Form?

6 min read

Modern stromatolites are sedimentary structures that are formed by cyanobacteria. ScienceStruck provides a few interesting stromatolites facts, along with information on the evolutionary significance of stromatolites.

What are the Uses of Chalcogens?

4 min read

The elements of group 16 in the periodic table―oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and polonium―are together known as chalcogens. Each of them influence our lives on a daily basis, and are useful in numerous ways. Here, we’ll look at the uses of each of these chalcogens more closely.

What is the Difference Between Distance and Displacement?

4 min read

Distance and displacement are two words which seem to have the same meaning. However, their in-depth definition differs from each other to a large extent. While displacement yields the shortest distance between two points, distance refers to the space between them. We explain to you the difference between distance and displacement, along with their formula, in this ScienceStruck article.

An Introduction: What is a Plasma Ball and How Does it Work?

5 min read

Plasma balls are a fun accessory to have in your room. Not only do they add an eerie beauty to the atmosphere, you can also use them to perform some pretty neat tricks. However, have you ever wondered how these amazing devices work, and why they emit such strange colors of light. Let us find out.

How was the Mid-Atlantic Ridge Formed?

4 min read

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) is an underwater ocean ridge, that is a part of the largest mountain range in the world. In this article, we shall look at some interesting Mid-Atlantic ridge facts such as the process of its formation, its location, length, volcanoes, etc.

How to Convert Lumen to Candlepower and Vice Versa

5 min read

Lumen and candlepower ratings are often found on flashlights and spotlights. Unless you know what each of them means, you are likely to end up choosing the wrong one for your purpose. Therefore, in this ScienceStruck article, we shall tell you what both these terms imply, and also show you how to convert candlepower to lumen, and vice versa.

What’s the Difference Between Food Chain and Food Web?

6 min read

Ecological community is the collection of individuals belonging to different species, occupying the same habitat, at the same time. The interaction between these individuals for their survival gives rise to various food chains, which ultimately give rise to various food webs. This ScienceStruck article does an analysis of food chain vs. food web by describing the different aspects surrounding it.

What Does the Law of Superposition Mean?

6 min read

The law of superposition is one of the most fundamental laws in the fields of geology and archeology. This ScienceStruck article explains the law of superposition, and explores its significance.

31 Rare Facts About Mount St. Helens That’ll Make You Go Whoa!

7 min read

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens is the strongest recorded volcanic eruption in history. This event was preceded by the most destructive landslide ever. ScienceStruck deals with similar interesting facts about Mount St. Helens, including details of the 1980 eruption, its background, effects, and much more.