How far do you need to walk at 5 mph to burn off 385 calories?

Science Trivia / February 27, 2025

2.5 Miles. A calorie is the unit of energy it takes to raise the temperature of a gram of water by one degree Celsius.

What did the Ranger VII take 4,316 high-resolution pictures of in 1964?

Science Trivia / February 26, 2025

The Moon. With its transmission of pictures of the moon's surface, the Ranger VII mission was the first successful mission in the Ranger series.

What is water treated with to prevent bacteria from growing?

Science Trivia / February 26, 2025

Chlorine. Chlorine is the chemical most often used in swimming pools to control bacteria.

Distance equals speed times what?

Science Trivia / February 25, 2025

Time. Time is shown in equations as "t".

What is an area where atomic magnets point in the same direction called?

Science Trivia / February 25, 2025

Domain. On average over many domains, there is no preference for the direction of the magnetic force.

What are the fastest and strongest global winds called?

Science Trivia / February 24, 2025

Jet Streams. Jet streams are fast flowing, narrow air currents found in the Earth's atmosphere.