What part of the microscope do you look through to see specimens?

Science Trivia / March 04, 2026

Eyepiece. The amount of magnification of a microscope's eyepiece depends on its focal length.

What scientist developed the process for manufacturing carbon filaments?

Science Trivia / March 04, 2026

Lewis H. Latimer. Latimer patented the process of carbon filament production in 1881.

What element does hydrogen combine with to make the compound water?

Science Trivia / March 03, 2026

Oxygen. The chemical formula of water is H2O.

Solving an apparently impossible problem by multiplying a series of estimates is an example of what?

Science Trivia / March 03, 2026

Fermi Method. Enrico Fermi, noted Italian physicist and professor of the University of Chicago, popularized an estimation technique named after him.

The Bering Strait is named for what Danish-born explorer?

Science Trivia / March 02, 2026

Vitus Bering. Bering was employed by Russia to determine the eastern-most limits of its northern boundary.

What is a giant crack in a rock called?

Science Trivia / March 02, 2026

Fault. A 9.2 magnitude quake hit Alaska on March 28, 1964.