Amazing Science Facts

The gray whale, Eschrichtius robustus, is a baleen whale known for its long migrations and unique feeding habits.

Big cats, including tigers, lions, and leopards, are apex predators crucial for ecosystems, but many face threats from habitat loss and human conflict.

Pi is an irrational number approximately equal to 3.14159, essential in various fields for its unique property as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.

The Iberian Peninsula, home to Spain and Portugal, is a culturally rich and geographically varied region in Europe's southwest, with a diverse history.

In the 1960s and 70s, John Calhoun's experiments with mice in ideal conditions revealed that overpopulation led to behavioral issues and societal collapse.

Mushroom clouds, often associated with nuclear explosions, form due to rapid heat release creating a vacuum that pulls up debris and smoke into a tall column, spreading out at the top. They can also result from volcanic eruptions and large fires.

ASMR causes pleasant tingles triggered by certain sounds or visuals, while paresthesia includes tingling due to nerve pressure or damage and can indicate health issues.

'Red Devil' chemotherapy, officially known as doxorubicin, is a powerful cancer drug identifiable by its bright red color and potent effects, used in treating various cancers such as breast, bladder, and leukemia, but it may cause significant side effects like hair loss, nausea, and heart issues.

Florida hosts diverse non-native monkeys, notably rhesus macaques, vervet, and squirrel monkeys, impacting local ecosystems and management practices.

Opossums are adaptable, diverse marsupials with unique traits such as a prehensile tail, and they play vital ecological roles.