What is Psychology?
The scientific study of the human mind and human behavior.
(Why do we do what we do?)
Jobs focused in Psychology: Psychologist (Researcher), Psychiatrist, Therapist, Social Worker, Counselor, Market Researcher, etc.
Do identical twins have the same fingerprint?
No, they don't!
Is water wet?
No, water is not wet.
When we refer to something as wet, we take about its ability to turn things that are normally dry, wet.
What is Criminology?
The scientific study of crime.
(Why do criminals do what they do, and how can we predict crime?)
Jobs in Criminology: Judge, Forensic Psychologist, Detective, Police Officer, Lawyer, etc.
Are bats blind?
No, bats are not blind. In fact, they have good eyesight and can see well in low-light conditions like dawn and dusk. Some species of bats, like fruit bats, have vision that's three times better than humans. However, bats have trouble adapting to bright light and may need to keep their eyes closed to avoid damaging them.
Can you die laughing?
Yes, you can.
This is typically due to intense laughter causing a heart attack or suffocation.
What is Geology?
The study of rocks and their history.
(Why is are these rocks like this?)
Jobs in Geology: Geologist, Astrogeologist, Hydrogeologist, Environmental Consultant
What is the hardest stone on Earth?
Diamonds are the hardest substance on earth.
Can Hippos swim?
No, they're too heavy, they'll sink to the bottom.
What is Meteorology?
The scientific study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, specifically the weather and climate.
(What the is going on in the sky?)
Jobs in Meteorology: Weather Analyst, Weather Forecaster, Climate Scientist,
What travels faster, light or sound?
Light!
light travels at 186,282 miles per second!
That is 6 million miles an hour!
Can animals be allergic to humans?
Yes they can. Just as we can be allergic to their hair, they can be allergic to our dead skin cells.
What is Epidemiology?
The scientific study of diseases.
(What diseases are out there, how do they work, and how do they affect us?)
Jobs in Epidemiology: Epidemiologist, Public Health Officer, Health Administrator, Researcher, etc.
What’s heavier, a pound of gold, or a pound of feathers?
THEY ARE THE SAME WEIGHT!
What color is the sun?
The color of the sun is white.
The sun emits all colors of the rainbow in approximately equal amounts and we call this combination "white". That is why we can see so many different colors in the natural world under the illumination of sunlight.