Physical Science

A telescope can be as simple as a cardboard tube and two pieces of glass. But how does such a telescope make objects appear closer than they really are? Understanding this is key to understanding how a telescope works. In…
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There are two types of eclipses, solar eclipses and lunar eclipse. First, what Is a Solar Eclipse? Total solar eclipses occur very rarely, but if you happen to be on the correct side of the planet when they do, get…
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The word “chemistry” calls to mind vile-smelling concoctions that necessitate the use of lab goggles and gloves. However, in reality, all substances are “chemicals,” even everyday substances like water and tasty ones like sugar. Hence, coming up with a fun…
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Could an omniscient spiritual field conserve quantum superposition information? The first time i read this question my first taught was on line of ” you gotta be kidding”. Will it ever end? What does that question even means? We know…
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Ice floats on water because of differences in density. Definition of Density:Density basically refers to the ratio between an object’s mass and volume. Given the same volume, an object with its matter being tightly packed together is more dense than…
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An Astronomical Unit, commonly abbreviated  “AU,” is a standardized unit of measurement for distances on the order of magnitude of the size of our solar system.  1 AU is equal to the mean distance between the sun and the Earth’s…
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One of the most fascinating aspects of chemistry, and science in general, is the electromagnetic spectrum.  While the subject can become very complex, it can be elegantly summed up in a very simple equation that anyone can understand: Planck’s Law….
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A quick read of the ingredients list is revealing, for an introduction. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, also known as sodium hydrogen carbonate, the monosodium salt of carbonic acid, and bicarbonate of soda. By any name, the chemistry is the…
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Ever since thermoelectricity was first discovered in 1821, scientists have been working hard to further develop its principles and applications. When new discoveries are made, more ideas come from them, and more advancement occurs. Thermoelectricity revolves around the concept that…
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The astronomical unit is the mean distance from the Earth to the Sun. The mean is the average. It is about 92,955,807.3 miles. The International Astronomical Union recommends the abbreviation au. It is used most commonly for distances between planets. …
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