bitfairy(25)•in #science•2785 days agoThe Fascinating Fingerprint TechnologyIn the world of security, there seemed to be no shortage of how to secure our asset. We have facial recognition devices that can recognise and grant access to o...21bitfairy(25)•in science•2785 days agoThe Fascinating Fingerprint TechnologyIn the world of security, there seemed to be no shortage of how to secure our asset. We have facial recognition devices that can recognise and grant access to o...21
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2789 days agoScientists Discover a Highly Nutritious Milk from CockroachesHate it or love it, cockroaches are those weird creepy crawlies that have come to share our homes with us. Their choice place of abode are those hidden, dark an...22bitfairy(25)•in science•2789 days agoScientists Discover a Highly Nutritious Milk from CockroachesHate it or love it, cockroaches are those weird creepy crawlies that have come to share our homes with us. Their choice place of abode are those hidden, dark an...22
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2795 days agoThe Quest for A Total Annihilation of the Killer MosquitoesMr Kunle tried to swath the annoying buzz in his ear and only ended up slapping himself. It hurt, but that had been his nightly routine for the past one week. T...44bitfairy(25)•in science•2795 days agoThe Quest for A Total Annihilation of the Killer MosquitoesMr Kunle tried to swath the annoying buzz in his ear and only ended up slapping himself. It hurt, but that had been his nightly routine for the past one week. T...44
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2803 days agoMeasuring the Speed of LightWe are told, in the physics class on the subject of special theory of relativity that E=mc2. That is Einstein's super famous mass-energy equivalence equation. A...3bitfairy(25)•in science•2803 days agoMeasuring the Speed of LightWe are told, in the physics class on the subject of special theory of relativity that E=mc2. That is Einstein's super famous mass-energy equivalence equation. A...3
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2808 days agoThe Earth is NOT Flat!Some people believe it's all a grand conspiracy by the evil government to prevent people from knowing the truth. They maintain there was never a moon landing; i...30bitfairy(25)•in science•2808 days agoThe Earth is NOT Flat!Some people believe it's all a grand conspiracy by the evil government to prevent people from knowing the truth. They maintain there was never a moon landing; i...30
bitfairy(25)•in #technology•2811 days agoA Peek At Jet Engine and AfterburnerWell, they say that boys love their toys. Maybe. A wise old man, always wondered why all the wise sayings are usually from an old guy, once said we have to live...16bitfairy(25)•in technology•2811 days agoA Peek At Jet Engine and AfterburnerWell, they say that boys love their toys. Maybe. A wise old man, always wondered why all the wise sayings are usually from an old guy, once said we have to live...16
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2814 days agoScience: How Seedless Fruit Propagate and A 2000°F (1204°C) Material That You Can Safely Touch with your Bare HandsI was a keen gardener as a kid, by gardener I mean I have beverage tins filled with loamy soil that I plant things in. Crimson Seedless Grape [CC0]: Wikipedia I...29bitfairy(25)•in science•2814 days agoScience: How Seedless Fruit Propagate and A 2000°F (1204°C) Material That You Can Safely Touch with your Bare HandsI was a keen gardener as a kid, by gardener I mean I have beverage tins filled with loamy soil that I plant things in. Crimson Seedless Grape [CC0]: Wikipedia I...29
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2820 days agoSome People Are Immune to the HIV!I was discussing with a friend when he said something which I find to be mostly right in a lot of circumstances: "Money is like HIV, a lot of people have it, bu...24bitfairy(25)•in science•2820 days agoSome People Are Immune to the HIV!I was discussing with a friend when he said something which I find to be mostly right in a lot of circumstances: "Money is like HIV, a lot of people have it, bu...24
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2825 days agoThe Blue People of Kentucky: A 150-Year Mystery Finally SolvedThe King of Pop has one of his pop hit music released in 1991 as Black or White. It was a song about racism where Michael mentioned that he cared less if the ba...16bitfairy(25)•in science•2825 days agoThe Blue People of Kentucky: A 150-Year Mystery Finally SolvedThe King of Pop has one of his pop hit music released in 1991 as Black or White. It was a song about racism where Michael mentioned that he cared less if the ba...16
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2834 days agoThe Magic of EcholocationI bet you must have overheard a person say that someone is as blind as a bat. Well, sorry to burst that bubble, bats can see. Though they may have reduced sight...14bitfairy(25)•in science•2834 days agoThe Magic of EcholocationI bet you must have overheard a person say that someone is as blind as a bat. Well, sorry to burst that bubble, bats can see. Though they may have reduced sight...14
bitfairy(25)•in #mathematics•2839 days agoWhy is the 0 exponent of a non-zero number equal to 1?People say that English is a funny language. I bet it is, but how else can you explain that we have noses that run and feet that smell? Or tell the man that wha...21bitfairy(25)•in mathematics•2839 days agoWhy is the 0 exponent of a non-zero number equal to 1?People say that English is a funny language. I bet it is, but how else can you explain that we have noses that run and feet that smell? Or tell the man that wha...21
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2843 days agoHow Did They Measure The Height of the Everest Mountain 162 Years Ago?Do you know Colonel Sir George Everest? You may probably not have heard of him, but I bet you find his last name fascinating. Does it ring a bell? I bet it does...9bitfairy(25)•in science•2843 days agoHow Did They Measure The Height of the Everest Mountain 162 Years Ago?Do you know Colonel Sir George Everest? You may probably not have heard of him, but I bet you find his last name fascinating. Does it ring a bell? I bet it does...9
bitfairy(25)•in #health•2846 days agoBetween Vegans and Meat-Eaters, Which is the Healthier Lifestyle?The other day my friend had his girlfriend over for the weekend. As a caring boyfriend, he decided to cook dinner. He called up the sister who is a great chef a...41bitfairy(25)•in health•2846 days agoBetween Vegans and Meat-Eaters, Which is the Healthier Lifestyle?The other day my friend had his girlfriend over for the weekend. As a caring boyfriend, he decided to cook dinner. He called up the sister who is a great chef a...41
bitfairy(25)•in #stemng•2850 days agoDo you think we would ever use a circular runway?In high temperatures, the length of runway becomes an issue. The density of air required to create lift becomes thinner than at an average or lower temperature....15bitfairy(25)•in stemng•2850 days agoDo you think we would ever use a circular runway?In high temperatures, the length of runway becomes an issue. The density of air required to create lift becomes thinner than at an average or lower temperature....15
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2851 days agoWhy Some Men Do Not Grow BeardsWhile walking down the streets these days, you would see men with fully grown beards which is becoming very fashionable these days. There is even a name for it,...23bitfairy(25)•in science•2851 days agoWhy Some Men Do Not Grow BeardsWhile walking down the streets these days, you would see men with fully grown beards which is becoming very fashionable these days. There is even a name for it,...23
bitfairy(25)•in #technology•2851 days agoThe Reason High Temperatures Makes It Harder For An Aeroplane to Take Off"Hello, we will have to delay the 11.45AM scheduled flight to 6 PM. The change is due to the excessively high temperatures (above 40 degree Celsius). Taking off...17bitfairy(25)•in technology•2851 days agoThe Reason High Temperatures Makes It Harder For An Aeroplane to Take Off"Hello, we will have to delay the 11.45AM scheduled flight to 6 PM. The change is due to the excessively high temperatures (above 40 degree Celsius). Taking off...17
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2867 days agoThe Physics of SoundDaily we are bombarded by hundreds of sounds that shape our daily lives. From the irritating sound of your alarm clock waking you by 5 AM when it felt you just ...2bitfairy(25)•in science•2867 days agoThe Physics of SoundDaily we are bombarded by hundreds of sounds that shape our daily lives. From the irritating sound of your alarm clock waking you by 5 AM when it felt you just ...2
bitfairy(25)•in #technology•2869 days agoEnergy Innovation: Utilizing the Waste Energy from Infrared Heat Through Quantum TunnelingFor some of us in the tropics, the last month has been hot. In the midst of it, there is no power to combat it. But what if there is a way to harness the ambien...1bitfairy(25)•in technology•2869 days agoEnergy Innovation: Utilizing the Waste Energy from Infrared Heat Through Quantum TunnelingFor some of us in the tropics, the last month has been hot. In the midst of it, there is no power to combat it. But what if there is a way to harness the ambien...1
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2870 days agoThe Fascinating Physics of LightWhen the night comes we usually flick on a switch and our rooms are bathed in light. When driving and it gets dark we put on the headlights to improve vision. T...10bitfairy(25)•in science•2870 days agoThe Fascinating Physics of LightWhen the night comes we usually flick on a switch and our rooms are bathed in light. When driving and it gets dark we put on the headlights to improve vision. T...10
bitfairy(25)•in #science•2873 days agoThe Incredible Green Laser, Capable of Quantum Application, is Possible with the Help of a JellyfishWho hasn't pointed a laser beam at someone at night just to freak out the neighbours or passersby? Anyone? Oh, I thought everyone had such a pranky and eventful...2bitfairy(25)•in science•2873 days agoThe Incredible Green Laser, Capable of Quantum Application, is Possible with the Help of a JellyfishWho hasn't pointed a laser beam at someone at night just to freak out the neighbours or passersby? Anyone? Oh, I thought everyone had such a pranky and eventful...2
