Physical Science

Green chemistry consists in integrating chemical processes and naturally available materials, with the object of achieving sustainable development. That means for any product to be used, the manufacturer as well as the consumer/end user should be aware that there is…
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Have you ever wanted to show you kid’s something cool in the summer, and wanted to enjoy it yourself? The bottle rocket is a great way to do this. The bottle rocket is a type of small projectile that in…
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Christmas 2009 is more than about about snow and Santa. For some families, it’s about science! Not every kid wants dolls and trucks for Christmas and for some parents, finding the right present for their budding mad scientists can be precarious! For those brainy kids interested…
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The director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Burgess, has gone on public record declaring that China is preparing for future warfare in space. The Chinese have not tried to hide their ambition to…
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Given that the world and space are now studded with satellites and sensors like never before, it makes sense that scientists can extrapolate information from past events to predict what will come next.  According to Space.com, physicists at universities in…
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Astronauts spend long weeks working in spacecraft, going on space walks, and generally living with everyday bodily functions during space travel. While earthbound humans take these things for granted, they offer special constraints in cramped quarters with modified facilities. How…
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Exposure to the toxic gas carbon monoxide (CO) can be deadly. Since carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, it’s important to take precautions to keep your family safe. Here’s a look at sources of carbon monoxide that may be in…
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The classic combustion reaction involves the burning of some kind of fuel in the presence of oxygen. The end result is usually carbon dioxide and water but this isn’t always true. Sometimes the the reaction between the fuel and oxygen…
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Despite being abundant throughout the universe, helium is actually rather uncommon here on earth. Trace amounts exist in the atmosphere and it can be extracted through liquefaction (cooling air to extremely low temperatures,) but this approach is too expensive for…
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2012 has been a hugely successful and world changing year for NASA. Not only has the astronomy giant successfully landed the Mars Rover “Curiosity” on the red planet to successfully send back, for the first time, some of the most…
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