Science

Scientific Terms Explained - A to M Absolute Zero – On the temperature scale is the lowest temperature theoretically possible. The theoretical point is equivalent to – 45.6oF or- 273.16o at which all molecular motion stops. Acupuncture – It is... Read More

Branches of Science Dealing with Different Subjects Agriculture – Culture of all cultures. Agronomy – Agros = field + nomous = cultivation i.e. Art of growing crops. Aeronautics – Science of flight of airplanes. Anatomy ... Read More

Banting – Insulin (a cure for diabetes) Bernard Christian – Replacing the human heart Brahmchari, U.M. – Cure of kala-azar fever Domagk – Gerhard Johannes Paul Domagk was a German pathologist and bacteriologist. He is credited with... Read More

Substitute for human skin developed – Israeli surgeons have now developed a successful, safe and effective substitute for the human skin which in expected to find used market soon. The artificial skin called the 'Omiderm' in thin plastic... Read More

General Science Quiz Questions & Answers - Part 2 Why does an electric bulb make a bang when it is broken? An electric bulb has a partial vacuum. When it is broken, air rushes into take the place of the vacuum, hence it bangs. Why... Read More

This is part 2 of the glossary of scientific terms. You can refer to the part 1 of scientific terms and their meanings here. Scientific Terms Explained - N to Z Nitrogen Fixation – Nitrogen has the property of reacting under special conditions... Read More

General Science Quiz Questions & Answers - Part 3 Test and increase your science knowledge with these quiz questions. This science quiz contains collection of free quiz questions and general knowledge articles on science. Why does a rider feel... Read More

Archimedes – Invention of the famous Archimedean law, discovery of the principles of lever and specific gravity. Avogadro – An Italian scientists known for Avogadro's hypo-thesis. Becquarrel – Radio-activity of uranium. ... Read More

Terms are words and compound words that are used in specific contexts. Terminology is a vocabulary for accurately describing the human body and associated components, conditions, processes in the science. Antarctic – Is that part of the earth... Read More

Inventions/Discovery Discoverer/Inventor County Year Geographical America Christopher Columbus Italy 1492 Sea route to India (Via the Cape of Good Hope) Vasco-de-Gama Portugal 1498 Sandwich Islands (Now called Hawaiian Island Captain... Read More