Tag: flipscience
FlipFact (August 11, 2019): The gas cloud that could drown us in booze for a billion years
FlipFact of the Day: In 1995, astronomers discovered a gas cloud located in the Aquila constellation. The nebula, which they called…
FlipFact (August 10, 2019): How long would it take to fall down a tunnel through the Earth?
FlipFact of the Day: Imagine an airless, frictionless tunnel through Earth, starting at one point and ending at its exact opposite…
FlipFact (August 9, 2019): Did a Spider-Man comic inspire electronic monitoring devices?
FlipFact of the Day: When New Mexico district court judge Jack Love read the August 9, 1977 edition of the daily…
Does copper really have antimicrobial properties?
FlipFact of the Day: Did you know that copper possesses incredible antimicrobial properties? Copper and its various alloys (including bronze, cupronickel,…
FlipFact (August 7, 2019): Why do scorpions glow in the dark?
FlipFact of the Day: If you ever find yourself lost in the desert, one thing you shouldn’t worry about is accidentally…
FlipFact (August 6, 2019): Was Dimetrodon really a distant mammalian relative?
FlipFact of the Day: Imagine a small reptile, looking somewhat like a komodo dragon. This quadrupedal creature possesses a prominent nasal…
FlipFact (August 5, 2019): Can birds beat humans when it comes to eating spicy food?
FlipFact of the Day: Are you a fan of spicy food? As it turns out, birds are, too. In fact, they’re…
FlipFact (August 4, 2019): Why can’t astronauts burp in space?
FlipFact of the Day: As strange as it may sound, astronauts can’t burp in space. At least, not in the…
FlipFact (August 3, 2019): How do turtles breathe through their butts?
FlipFact of the Day: Here’s an ability we’ve never seen from Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, or Raphael. Turtles can actually take in…
FlipFact (August 2, 2019): How high can a grasshopper jump?
FlipFact of the Day: The insect kingdom is full of all kinds of wonderful animals, and the grasshopper is certainly no…
