Entropy is the Move From Order to Disorder Fact
Entropy can be defined more than one way, but in simple terms it can be defined as a the move from order to disorder (the move from potential to equilibrium).
Natural and Physical Sciences
A broad category referring to the study of the physical universe including nature and biology.
Extraterrestrial Diamonds are Common Fact
Extraterrestrial diamonds are very common in the universe. It rains diamonds on some planets, other planets are made of diamonds, and there are even diamonds in stars!
Cryptocurrency Mining is Destroying the Environment Fact
Proof-of-work mining (the type of mining used for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies) has some negative environmental impacts… as do the systems behind most other mediums of exchange.
The Square Cube Law Impacts Biomechanics Fact
The square cube law says that volume increases faster than surface area when an object increases in size proportionally. This affects biomechanics (AKA the way organisms are built).
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) is the Most Lethal Natural Toxin Known Fact
Botulinum Toxin (AKA “Botox”) is the most lethal natural toxin known to human kind, that fact helps explain its paralytic effect.
All Electrons and Positrons Could Be a Single Entity Fact
The one-electron universe theory postulates that all electrons and positrons are actually a single entity moving back and forth in time.
Potentially, Everything is Light Fact
Nikola Tesla was said to have said “everything is light.” That is potentially correct. In theory, the universe could be explained by electromagnetic energy.
The Speed of Light is Constant (in a Perfect Vacuum) Fact
In theory, the speed of light, in a perfect vacuum, measured from an inertial frame, is constant with an exact value of 299,792,458 m/s.
The Quicker Food Spoils, The Healthier it is Fact
In general, as a rule of thumb, the quicker a food spoils (rots or decomposes) the healthier it is for you.
There is a Limit to How Many Times You Can Fold a Piece Paper Myth
There is no limit to the amount of times one can fold a piece of paper in half if the paper is large enough. However, because the thickness of the paper grows exponentially, a lot of paper would be needed to make more than 8 folds.