Physical Science

In order to understand what black hole energy is, it’s extremely helpful first to know what a black hole is and what its characteristics are. There is also the term “dark energy” which may seem like the same thing to…
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The Small Explorer Program (SMEX) is a subset of NASA’s larger Explorer Program.  Facing public sentiment that does not always see the value in studying the cosmos, the goal of SMEX is to operate small missions, using cheap, off-the-shelf components…
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Cosmic rays, or extremely high-energy particles originating from sources outside of the solar system, reach Earth on a regular basis. Typically, they collide with atoms in the atmosphere to produce dramatic sprays or “showers” of lower-energy particle debris. These showers…
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It’s a bright night sky, littered with shiny white stars against a pitch black backdrop. As dawn approaches the sky begins to fade into blue and a new sunrise lights up the horizon in bands of orange and red. The…
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The term super moon was coined by Richard Nolle in a 1979 article to Dell Publishing Company’s Horoscope magazine. He is a certified astrologer who feels his term has been misused over the decades. In a 2011 article, he defines…
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Astrophotography is, quite simply, a type of photography that entails capturing images of stars, planets and other celestial objects in space. Google ‘Hubble Telescope’ and you will be rewarded with the most breathtaking and beautiful examples of astrophotography: distant galaxies, far objects, black…
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Diamond gets its name from the Greek “adamas,” the adamant, or unbreakable. A genuine diamond is the hardest of all known natural materials. The only reason diamonds can be cut into such brilliant shapes at all is because of their…
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The molecules (and atoms) of liquids and solids are constantly in motion.  When they have enough energy, they may, upon reaching the surface, escape into the surrounding environment as a gas.  Vapor pressure refers to the partial pressure of this…
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As most people know from experience, oil and water do not mix. As a result, oils cannot be removed from soiled dishes, laundry, or other household items by water alone. Soap must be added to the water to dissolve the…
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Balloons are a very popular gift amongst people all over the world. There are many different reasons someone might give a balloon to a friend, family member or colleague. Many people give balloons to congratulate someone, say happy birthday or…
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