Physical Science

Being a sociology major in college I often am a people watcher and find these odd human behaviors interesting. I was listening to the radio the other day and a commercial came on that had an echo on it. I…
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Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been linked to a variety of serious diseases and illnesses – from chronic fatigue to nausea; headaches to miscarriages; brain tumors to cancer.  EMFs are radiated from anything that conducts electricity, so the threat is literally…
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Astronomy and astrophysics are very closely related topics. For most purposes the terms can be used interchangeably and only a pedant would try to tease out the difference. Both subjects are concerned with the study of matter and energy outside…
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Measuring the speed of light allows for a full appreciation for the size of the universe as well as the celestial objects within this phenomenal space. When thinking of a light year its important to remember that it refers to…
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Ever since the existence of solar flares has been brought to the world’s attention, scientists have been cautiously examining the threat that solar flares have on Earth’s very own existence. The actual solar flare reaching the Earth is unlikely; however…
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“NARCAP Technical Reports and documentation have been used by various “UFO” groups to promote their theories and opinions regarding the existence of “alien spacecraft” and “extraterrestrials”. NARCAP does not endorse any of these claims nor does it encourage this use…
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A lunar eclipse is quite a beautiful and amazing spectacle to behold and to capture the moment on camera can make it even more exciting. Photographing a lunar eclipse is fun and you don’t need to be a professional photographer….
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When Neptune was discovered in 1846 astronomers thought that the orbit of the planet was perturbed by a mysterious massive body further out in the solar body. Although the massive body was never found, and scientists realised that much of…
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It is a simple fact that the rings of Saturn are one of the most intriguing features of our solar system.  In fact, planetary rings around other planets are not unknown, but the rings around Saturn are the most extensive…
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“I must be patient till the heavens look with an aspect more favourable.”~ Shakespeare, The Winter’s Tale When a person is born, all of the planets in the sky are located in one particular position as they line up-the combinations…
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