In 1847, Hermann von Helmholtz, a renowned German scientist, published his groundbreaking book, "On the Conversation of Force". This book was a major contribution to the field of physics, as it provided a comprehensive explanation of the laws of conservation of energy. It was a revolutionary ...
Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy Independence through Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower It starts by outlining the likely impacts of fossil fuel shortages and some basic facts about energy. It then discusses energy conservation to slash energy bills and prepare for renewable ...
Along with Max Born, he proposed the Born–Haber cycle, a method for calculating the lattice energy of an ionic solid. This cycle is based on the principle of energy conservation and involves the sum of the enthalpy of formation of the ions, the enthalpy of sublimation of the elements, ...
You can yo-yo in space.In 2012, NASA astronaut Don Pettit took ayo-yo on board the International Space Stationand demonstrated several tricks. It works because a yo-yo mainly relies on the laws of conservation of angular momentum to perform tricks, which, provided you keep the string taut,...
—WTF fun facts Source:“Interesting facts about Venus” — Royal Museums Greenwich Leave a comment WTF Fun Fact 13676 – We Can’t Burp in Space February 1, 2024 People can’t burp in space. Now, you might wonder, why on Earth (or rather, off Earth) can’t astronauts do something ...
77 fun facts about Austria This post is part of a series of fun facts posts I’m doing for every country I have articles about here on the blog. Given their nature, these posts are research-based and even though a lot of time has gone into them, it’s still possible a mistake has...
Dec. 14: National Energy Conservation Day, Martyred Intellectuals Day, National Free Shipping Day, National Alabama Day Dec. 15: Bill of Rights Day, National Cupcake Day, International Tea Day Dec. 16: Day of Reconciliation, Bahrain National Day, Bangladesh Victory Day, Kazakhstan Independence Day...
January 21: The Wilderness Society, a conservation group, was founded in Washington, DC. EnvironmentAndSociety.org tells us that the Wilderness Society “has dedicated its efforts to the protection of American public lands, including national parks, game reserves, and all areas maintained by the ...
At one point in US history, the town of Winooski almost approved the construction of a large dome to cover the town. Officials in the Vermont locale thought that encapsulating the town in a dome would answer the area’s winter energy conservation needs. However, the town was unable to obt...
The discovery of the ManhattAnt invites further exploration into the hidden biodiversity within city landscapes. It prompts questions about how urban planning and development can incorporate biodiversity conservation. As cities continue to grow, understanding and fostering urban ecosystems will be crucial fo...