Who first explained why the sky is blue?

The sky is blue due to Rayleigh scattering, where blue light is scattered more than other colors by gas molecules in the sky. Leonardo da Vinci first understood and described this phenomenon in 1500. He was also an artist, inventor, and architect who was ambidextrous and described a predecessor to the helicopter. The sky is […]

Weekly jobless claims explained?

Many countries offer unemployment benefits to displaced workers, requiring an initial application and weekly claims to demonstrate active job seeking. Benefits and length of time vary by jurisdiction and are determined by income and overall unemployment rates. Many countries, including Canada, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Japan and the United States, offer unemployment benefits to displaced […]

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