Nearly everyone has tried sticking their arm out of the window of a moving car at least once, whether to feel the wind or simply out of boredom and be met with comforting coolness…
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Our sense of touch is a fundamental aspect of our everyday interactions, enabling us to manipulate various tools and devices. However, from a physics perspective, this everyday notion is technically inaccurate, with only a…
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We have all seen how our garments can turn into a darker hue once they get soaked by water and other liquids, such as when accidentally spilling water on ourselves or after getting some…
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From the universally loved fried chicken to French fries, hash browns, and more, many of our favourite foods come out so good from being cooked through deep-frying. That said, not everything goes well with…
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Humanity has relied on light to live and survive since time immemorial, and our ancestors have likened it to a blessing, that is until they domesticated it upon discovering how to make fire and…
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It can be tricky to wrap one’s head around how clear objects can be visible but also transparent. As you may recall from your O-level physics tuition classes, four things take place once light…
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When learning about quantum physics, those with curious minds may wonder if quantum effects are solely confined to the atomic level. In reality, quantum effects can also show up on a much larger scale.…
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Undoubtedly, the sensation of speed carries an unmatched thrill, and the swifter the pace, the more invigorating the experience becomes. In the modern age, humanity has invented all sorts of fast-moving entities, spanning from…
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Sound surrounds us in our everyday existence, yet we rarely perceive it as a tangible force. After all, we often associate sound with what we hear rather than what we can touch. However, the…
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Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity was difficult to wrap one’s head around when it initially made it into the world of science, not only because of its complexity but also because it implied…
