Physical Science

Ununquadium Symbol: Uuq Atomic Number: 114 Atomic Mass: 289 amu (atomic mass units) Melting Point: Unknown Boiling Point: Unknown Number of Protons: 114 Number of Electrons: 114 Number of Neutrons: 175 Classification: Metallic Man made Crystal Structure: Unknown Density @…
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Kids love sugar, as every former or current parent knows. They’d consume pounds at a time if they could, and anything with sugar is almost guaranteed to be a hit. So what could be cooler for a kid to watch…
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Epsom salts are probably in your bathroom cabinet, but don’t let them languish there. Why not use them to make a pretty centerpiece for your dining room table or living room, and have fun doing it at the same time?…
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Are UFOs a hoax? Let me clarify that question.  UFO’s are unidentified flying objects, they exist, and are witnessed by millions of people, if it appears to be flying and you cannot identify it, its a UFO.  But the popular definiton is…
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Sunspots are dark patches that appear from time to time on the surface of the sun. Despite their distance from the Earth, they have a significant impact on daily life, influencing weather, disrupting air travel and even damaging orbiting satellites. …
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Successional Universe Theory For years cosmologists and physicists alike have been trying to understand and explain how the “Big Bang” occurred. There are a few interesting theories that have been developed over time that attempt to explain how the Universe…
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The upper atmosphere of the sun ejects a charged particle stream known as solar wind. Solar wind is energy in the form of electrons and protons that average around 10 and 100 keV or electronvolts. The particles have such a…
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Understanding the basics of Astronomy literally opens up a new world. The scale of the universe is mindboggling with billions of stars, planets, and celestial bodies. Mythical constellations beckon the Astronomer to listen to their own story. Astronomy it appears…
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A U.S. Spy Satellite has lost power and is heading toward earth. The huge satellite, possibly carrying hazardous materials, can’t be controlled, and where it hits on Earth is anybody’s guess. The facts concerning how and when it lost power…
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To address this question with clarity, it seems prudent to ask:  Has it been determined with certainty that there is intelligent life on earth? We may hope and most of us assume there is, but it is a bit of…
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