Learn what causes thunder and lightning and get interesting facts about how thunder and lightning work in storms. What Causes Thunder and Lightning? This entry was posted on May 16, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 17, 2023)
Learn about luminescence of materials. Get the definition and see the types of luminescence, with examples. Luminescence Definition and Examples This entry was posted on May 14, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on November 11, 2023)
Learn about nuclear fission. Get the definition, examples of both spontaneous and induced fission, and its difference from fusion. Nuclear Fission Definition and Examples This entry was posted on May 13, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 23, 2023)
Yes, matter can be invisible! Learn why you can't see air, whether it has a color, and whether it is visible at any wavelengths. Why Can’t We See Air? Is It Invisible? This entry was posted on May 10, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 29, 2023)
Get animal cell facts, including a labeled cell diagram, a list of organelles and their functions, and a summary of animal cell types. Animal Cell – Diagram, Organelles, and Characteristics This entry was posted on May 9, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 16, 2023)
Get germanium facts. Learn about this metalloid element, which is atomic number 32 with element symbol Ge. Get uses, history, and health info. Germanium Facts – Ge or Atomic Number 32 This entry was posted on May 7, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 16, 2023)
Learn about keystone species in ecology. Get the definition and examples and discover the importance of a keystone species in an ecosystem. Keystone Species – Definition, Examples, Importance This entry was posted on May 6, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 9, 2023)
Learn what the Doppler effect or Doppler shift is in physics. Get a simple definition and get examples and formulas for sound and light. Doppler Effect Definition, Formula, and Examples This entry was posted on May 3, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 16, 2023)
Learn how peer review works in scientific publications. See the pros and cons and understand the steps for peer reviewed articles. Understanding Peer Review in Science This entry was posted on May 2, 2023 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 9, 2023)