Indivisible. This was the first word used to describe the atom, which was traditionally considered as the smallest unit of an element. In fact, the word atom was derived from the Greek word atomos which …

During the early years of chemistry, naming elements could be such a confusing, chaotic, and sometimes, even controversial event because there was no standard system for chemists and other scientists to follow. To address the …

The year 2010 was declared as the International Year of Biodiversity by the United Nations. This was done to raise public awareness on the importance of biodiversity and the possible consequences of its loss.
The Philippines …

On January 4, 1959, the former Soviet Union launched Luna 1. The probe became the first spacecraft to successfully reach the vicinity of the moon.
Since then, a number of probes have visited every planet in …

Earthquakes are usually measured based on two factors: magnitude and intensity. These factors may seem synonymous to each other but they actually refer to two different descriptions of earthquakes.

Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms that lived millions of years ago. Most fossils are found in rocks, while others are trapped in amber. Because these once-living creatures …