Which of these is a unit of luminance on a surface?

Science Trivia / January 01, 2025

Footcandle. One foot-candle is equal to 10.76391 lux.

What is a "placebo"?

Science Trivia / January 01, 2025

A Treatment With No Effect. A patient with high expectations about treatment will often improve even if it is a "placebo", an inactive substance like sugar.

What is the opening that spews out lava called?

Science Trivia / December 31, 2024

Volcano. The lower 48 states have about 40 active volcanoes.

For what branch of physics did Einstein say "God does not play dice"?

Science Trivia / December 31, 2024

Quantum Mechanics. Quantum mechanics, a branch of physics, is also known as quantum physics or quantum theory.

What percentage of the ocean's volume is in coastal zones?

Science Trivia / December 30, 2024

10%. The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that the U.S. has 12,479 miles of ocean coastline.

The process of refining cacao beans for chocolate production is called?

Science Trivia / December 30, 2024

Conching. The length of the conching process determines the smoothness and quality of the chocolate.