Energy

We know that the earth revolves around the sun, birds fly in the sky, trains run on tracks, cars move on the road, but all these happen because of kinetic energy. Let’s make this clearer. There are two primary forms of energy. One is potential (stored) energy, and the other is kinetic energy. In physics, …

In Physics, energy is used to refer to an ability to do work. Energy exists in various forms. This includes Gravitational energy, Chemical energy, Radiant energy, Mechanical energy, Sonic energy, Thermal energy, Nuclear or atomic energy, Magnetic energy and Electrical energy amongst many others. These types of energy can be converted from one form to …

Timber is the most important element used for making furniture. It is also extensively used in the production of beams and planks. Lumber or timber, a wood which is capable of yielding the minimum size of a dimension, is generally produced from growing woods. It’s mainly used for building a structure or for other reasons. …

Thermal energy is energy possessed by a body or system due to the movement of particles within the body or the system. It is one of the different types of energy, where energy basically refers to the ability to do work. As such thermal energy can also be defined as the ability of something to …

To start with, energy in Physics is referred to as the ability to do work. It is a measure of an object or body’s capacity to do work. In Physics, work is said to be done when a force of 1 Newton moves an object through a distance of 1 meter in the direction of …

Natural resources are substances or materials that exist on Earth without human input or effort but can be exploited for economic gain or other purposes by man. These substances exist freely in nature. Furthermore, natural resources can be categorized as Renewable or Non-renewable resources. Where renewable natural resources are those types of natural resources that …

Biodiesel refers to the renewable and clean-burning diesel which is used to replace the natural diesel. The newly discovered biodiesel is creating jobs, providing cleaner breathing air and improving the fuel security sector. Diesel, on the other hand, is a product which is created from crude oils. The Creation Process of Diesel and Biodiesel How …

Bioremediation is the use of micro-organisms, plants or fungi to enhance the conversion of harmful / toxic environmental wastes and contaminants into harmless / non-toxic substances. This cheap, safe and environment-friendly method of treating environmental wastes and contaminants was invented by George M. Robinson, a petroleum engineer, while he served as an assistant county petroleum …

Food waste is the loss of leftover food. This happens in most homes but many people don’t see a big problem. Currently, many homes throw away food almost three times a day. Therefore, with this rampant increase in food waste in homes what are the best and easy ways to prevent food waste? 25+ Easy …

Did you know that plastic can be eco-friendly and biodegradable? We’re talking about hemp plastic and not the conventional plastic. But what is hemp plastic? Traditionally, plastics are made from petroleum-based compounds, which release toxic gases into the atmosphere. These plastics are non-biodegradable and have negative impacts on our land, water, and wildlife. However, plants …

Sustainable construction is a new approach in the building industry that improves the way people build and live. It is geared towards utilizing resource-efficient and environmentally responsible processes in construction. This ensures lifetime sustainability of the building. In sustainable construction, structures are designed to have a minimal environmental impact during their entire lifespan, while delivering …

Sound energy is the form of energy generated when an object vibrates. Once produced through vibrations, sound energy is transferred in waves through mediums such as air and water before it reaches your ears. There must be a medium through which sound travels, such as water, air, glass, or metal because it cannot travel through …

If you see people walking or running across a pavement or a narrow street, have you ever wondered what allows them to do such? Or have you asked yourself what makes you move from a place to another? The answer all boils down to a scientific concept which we unknowingly take advantage of every single …

People are looking into fresh and innovative solutions for going green and preserving energy. However, a green solution does not have to be fancy to be effective. We can simply look into the old days and see how people handled certain things back then, to find out how we can do them more environmentally-friendly now. …

Whether appreciating benefits of nowadays or not, the fact is that we live in the age of abundance. Our lifestyle is dramatically different than the way of life of our recent ancestors due only to the possibility of countless choices that we have upon us every given day. Too much of everything can be too …