What is the term given to heat and light radiated from the sun?

Science Trivia / October 15, 2025

Solar Energy. When solar energy passes through the Earth's atmosphere, six percent of it is reflected and 16% of it is absorbed.

Which of these is not a type of a major oil trap?

Science Trivia / October 15, 2025

Seismic. There are two kinds of seismic waves: body waves and surface waves.

How often does sunspot activity reach its lowest point?

Science Trivia / October 14, 2025

11.3 Years. The Solar Influences Data Analysis Center in Belgium calculates the International Sunspot Number.

Clomiphene, introduced in 1967 to increase fertility, also resulted in what?

Science Trivia / October 14, 2025

Increase In Multiple Births. Clomiphene is used to induce ovulation in women who do not produce eggs.

In 1994, the FDA approved which genetically-engineered vegetable?

Science Trivia / October 13, 2025

Tomato. The tomato originated in South America.

What type of gem is the Star of Africa or the Cullinar II?

Science Trivia / October 13, 2025

Diamond. One of largest diamonds in the world came from the Kimberly Mines of South Africa.