Physical Science

New planet Gliese 581g has garnered a lot of attention in recent months. In September 2010, announcement of the new planet set in a ‘habitable zone’ orbiting known red dwarf star Gliese 581 set global society a flurry with wonderment….
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A light year is a unit of length. It is most often used in astronomy to measure distances in outer space. The definition of a light year is exactly that, the distance that light travels in one year. But it…
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Suppose there is hard evidence that an alien civilization exists, is it realistic to assume that we wouldn’t try to contact them?  Of course not, we would do everything in our power to try and contact them, not matter what…
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Traditionally we are taught in school that there are nine planets. Now, Pluto has been classified as a dwarf planet and is no longer considered as one of the “big boys.” Down graded along with Pluto is the tenth planet…
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Although I know I don’t need to repeat what the title already explained, but a planet as huge as Jupiter deserves to be described repeatedly as by far the largest planet in the entire solar system. The fifth planet from…
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It was June 30, 1908 and at exactly 7:17 am when a huge explosion shook the Earth from several miles in the air above the Tunguska region of Siberia. It has the force of a large nuclear bomb and was…
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Twinkling stars have inspired songs from the heart, and as the song says, “Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are.” Everyone has wondered why stars twinkle. Like diamonds in the sky, they appear as if twinkling is…
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An impact event is what happens when a meteor is on a collision course with earth, and impact events can cause massive loss of life. That’s why scientist study and research small objects that hit the earth all the time,…
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When many think of astronomy, constellations are the fist thing that come to mind. They are something that any person can see, and with the right prompting, see the specific image that they are named for. There are many that…
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Mankind tried to deny that even the Earth was round until an explorer went out on a limb to sail around the world and prove the Earth was, is and will always be as round as it can be. Even…
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