What Swedish physicist and astronomer influenced the foundation for the light spectrum analysis?

Science Trivia / November 24, 2025

Angstrom. The unit of measurement "angstrom" is named for Anders Jonas Angstrom.

What basic element makes up a cloud?

Science Trivia / November 23, 2025

Water. The lowest level of cloud in the sky is called the "ceiling".

What is the anti-matter equivalent of an electron?

Science Trivia / November 23, 2025

Positron. A positron is an electron with an opposite, positive charge, which is what makes it anti-matter.

What was the first sound-recording device called?

Science Trivia / November 22, 2025

Phonograph. Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877.

What record is produced by a barograph?

Science Trivia / November 22, 2025

Barogram. In 1913, the temperature in Death Valley, California, soared to 134 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is condensed water falling from the atmosphere called?

Science Trivia / November 21, 2025

Precipitation. The evaporation to precipitation process takes nine days.