Physical Science

Astrophysics & Cosmology – Stellar Distances: Light Years, Parsecs and Astronomical Units. Light Years: (ly) A light year. Most people for some reason think a light year is a measure of speed or time, a light year is in fact…
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Time, time has come to pass. Time.The so called fourth dimension. I think that time, as we experience it, is actually an illusion. It is some kind of quantum effect caused by some kind of exclusion principle similar to the…
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Ever since the Curiosity Rover landed on Mars in early August 2012 to begin a two year mission, the information being sent back has fascinated the world. The latest news, however, is not exactly what many people were hoping to…
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Science and truth are very closely intertwined.  Truth is what occurs in the universe and why.  Science is the pursuit of truth and the use of helpful knowledge.  Without truth, science cannot exist.  Without science, truth has no purpose in…
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You may not know the term “proximity switch” but you have seen them in action; you may use them when you golf, fish or hunt, and you may have even sworn at them from time to time. A proximity switch…
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Activated charcoal, more commonly known as activated carbon, is a form of carbon that has been treated to change its properties. The treatment can be done through a physical or a chemical process but the end result is an increase…
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Activated charcoal is a remarkable material that has many uses in industry and medicine. It is an effective and readily available tool for water purification, cleaning up chemical spills and waste, and in medicine for removing poisons and drugs from…
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Everyone knows there is a something about the way a girl walks. It’s not just about getting from here to there, it’s about getting from here to there as a girl. Nature has been hard at work for millions of…
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Archimedes’ name is forever embedded in the history of scientific discovery. His various contribution to the fields of both science and advanced mathematics have made his name renowned as a pioneer of modern science. The most famous tale of Archimedes…
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There are among the stars rare planets made up of carbon. Diamonds are an essential part of their interior. Jupiter, Saturn, and many larger extrasolar planets have in their interiors diamond. They have hydrocarbons that fall to their interiors, where…
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