Passion for Science

  FACTS ON SNAKES v Snakes do not have eyelids. They do have an eye ‘spectacle’ which protect their eye. This ‘spectacle’ comes away when a snake shed its skin. v Two-headed snakes are similar to conjoined twins: an embryo begins to split to create identical twins, but the process does not finish. Such snakes rarely survive in the wild because the two heads have duplicate senses, they fight over food, and one head may try to eat the other head. v A mysterious, new “mad snake disease” causes captive pythons and boas to tie themselves in knots. Other symptoms include “stargazing,” which is when snakes stare upwards for long periods of time. Snake experts believe a rodent virus causes the fatal disease. v The largest snake fossil ever found is the Titanoboa. It lived over 60 million years ago and reached over 50 feet (15 meters) long. It weighed more than 20 people and ate crocodiles and giant tortoises. v Although a snake’s growth rate slows as it gets older, a snake never stops g

    World Television Day is observed on November 21. United Nations (UN) created the observation in December 1996, and it has been observed every year since. Why?        In 1927, a 21-year-old inventor named Philo Taylor invented the world’s first electronic television. On November 21 and 22 in 1996, the UN held the first World Television Forum. UN leaders recognized that television could bring attention to conflicts, raise awareness of threats to peace and security, and sharpen focus on social and economic issues.    Television was acknowledged as a major tool in informing, channelling, and affecting public opinion, having an undoubtable presence and influence on world politics. Due to this event, the UN General Assembly decided to name November 21 World Television (TV) Day, not to celebrate the object itself, but the symbol for communication and globalization in the contemporary world that it represents.  Signing off with love and passion for science, Devmitra.V

 Hi! I am back after a long time with a new post and its all about quotes that inspire you.  Hope you enjoy it.  1. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi 2. “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche 3. “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Bernard M. Baruch 4. “We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” – Virginia Satir 5. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt 6. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde 7. “This above all: to thine own self be true.” – William Shakespeare 8. “If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” – Napoleon Hill 9. “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle 10. “Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.” – Plato 11. “Strive not to be a succ

Hi Readers! I am with another topic. I thought it would be boring if i have the Metals in Detail parts next to it itself and i also promise you that after few different posts i will bring metals in detail.  But the parts would not be continuing because i will have some new ,interesting topics in between each part. So to cheer you up, Let's see about comets. What is a comet? Comets are like a steroids, are small celestial bodies that orbit the sun like other plants. Parts of Comet Nucleus : the nucleus of a comet is composed of ice and rocky material. The nucleus of most comets ranges from about 10 to 100 km in diameter, though they can be as large as 100 km in diameter. Coma : the cloud of gases that forms around the nucleus as the coma is heated is know as the coma. These gases are usually a mixture of water vapor, ammonia, carbon dioxide. Dust Tail : the dust tail of a comet is composed of gases and tiny dust particles blown away from the nucelus as the comet is heated. The dust

  Headaches can be more complicated than most people realize. Different kinds can have their own set of symptoms, happen for unique reasons, and need different treatments. There are over 150 types of headaches, but i am not going to say about every type. It will take a loooooooong time. In today's  post i will explain about causes of Headache and in part two you will see some types What Causes Headaches? The pain you feel during a headache comes from a mix of signals between your brain, blood vessels, and nearby nerves. Specific nerves in your blood vessels and head muscles switch on and send pain signals to your brain. But it isn’t clear how these signals get turned on in the first place. Common causes of headaches include: Illness.  This can include infections, colds, and fevers. Headaches are also common with conditions like sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses), a throat infection, or an ear infection. In some cases, headaches can result from a blow to the head or, rarely, a

  Did you ever came across the name. Or did you ever know the legend behind it. If no, then read this post until the end.  Nohkalikai Falls  is the tallest plunge  waterfall  in  India .  The waterfall is located near  Cherrapunji , one of the wettest places on Earth. Nohkalikai Falls are fed by the rainwater collected on the summit of a  small plateau and decrease in water during the dry season in December - February. Below the falls and form a plunge pool with unusual green colored water. The legend: According to legends, in a village called Rangjyrteh a woman named Likai resided. But had to remarry after her husband's death. Ka Likai was left with her infant daughter with no means of income. In order to sustain herself and feed her child she had to become a porter herself.  Her work required her to leave her daughter unattended for long intervals and when she would be at home she would spend most of her time taking care of her infant. She realized that raising a child required b

 Hi everyone, I am back with metals in detail part 1. Don't worry we will have a interesting posts on various topics between each part. Now, Let's start.   1 ) Lithium Lithium   is a  chemical element  with the  symbol   Li  and  atomic number  3. It is a soft, silvery-white  alkali metal . Under experimental condition i t is the lightest metal and the lightest solid element. Like all alkali metals, lithium is highly  reactive  and flammable, and must be stored in  mineral oil .  When cut, it exhibits a metallic  luster , but moist air  corrodes(corrosion)  it quickly to a dull silvery gray, then black tarnish. It never occurs freely in nature, but only in   compounds , such as  pegmatitic  minerals, which were once the main source of lithium. Due to its solubility as an iron, it is present in ocean water and is commonly obtained from  brines(  Brine  is a high-concentration  solution  of  salt  ) Lithium has a single  valence electron.  Lithium metal is soft enough to be cut w

 HI! I am Back with the final part. And in this final part you will see about Kudremukh, Kaas plateau, Sundarban, Zero hill station. Kudremukh Kudremukh  is a mountain range and name of a peak located in  Chikkamagaluru district , in  Karnataka ,  India . It is also the name of a small hill station cum mining town situated near the mountain, about 20 kilometres from  Kalasa . The name  Kudremukh  literally means 'horse-face' ( Kannada ) and refers to a particular picturesque view of a side of the mountain that resembles a horse's face. It was also referred to as 'Samseparvata', historically since it was approached from Samse village. Kudremukh is Karnataka's 2nd highest peak after  Mullayanagiri . Kaas Plateau The  Kaas Plateau Reserved Forest , also known as the  Kaas Pathar , is a plateau situated 25 kilometres west from Satara city in Maharashtra, India. It falls under the  Sahyadri Sub Cluster  of the  Western Ghats , and it became a part of a UNESCO World

 Welcome back. Today you will know about 10 strange animals . Most of them would not be familiar with these animals that i am gonna list down here. Without much description to the topic lets dive in the content of the topic.    Sparklemuffin                                       This Australian  peacock spider  was discovered inside the woodland forests of Wondul National Park, near Brisbane, in 2015. Scientifically named  maratus jactatus , sparklemuffin earned its colloquial name from University of California researcher Madeline Girard, who discovered the species. These colorful spiders measure just five millimeters in length and display a signature mating dance, where male spiders raise a leg to signal females. Harpy Eagle                                       With a look that suggests a cross between a cockatoo and a bird of prey, the harpy eagle is one of the most distinct birds on the planet. Their wings can span over seven feet in width, carrying these 20-plus pound birds