Physical Science

On a clear night, a person could look into the sky and see the moon. It is the Earth’s closest heavenly neighbor and has become a central part of our folklore, scientific research and literature. And, long before men walked…
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Some mysteries have valid explanations, others do not. In the case of a recent image of Mars in which an odd light appears in the distance, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has two fairly standard responses, specifically cosmic rays…
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People may wonder why observatories are often located miles from the nearest towns and sometimes in remote places. After all, this increases the cost of building the structure to house the telescope and makes it more difficult to set the…
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Conservation goes beyond plastic bottles and aluminum cans.  In the world of science, everything from energy to matter is governed by some law of conservation. And one of the most fundamental concepts in modern physics and chemistry is the law…
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When Einstein first postulated theories that opened the door to the possibilities regarding the existence of black holes, theorists began to think about what properties such strange objects would or should have. This was long before there was any proof…
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Every atom contain a nucleus which contains protons and usually neutrons. Electrons orbit the nucleus in an electron “cloud” at different energy levels. An electron cloud is divided into atomic orbitals which are just the locations where certain electrons are…
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Firstly, I think you guys should know just a little bit on Boyle’s Life and other Interesting facts from around his lifetime. Boyle was born on the 25th January, 1627 in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland. His father, Richard Boyle, was…
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Energy is one of the most misunderstood matters we face today, because everything that exists today is because of energy and the reactions it releases. There are many forms of energy, and knowing the differences can give all of us…
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Conspiracy Theorist I am sure you have heard about stories of people missing and came back again a few hours later claiming they were abducted by aliens. I am not sure if they are telling the truth but I don’t…
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Atomic clocks are well-known for their reliability and accuracy. Such a clock is controlled by the oscillation of  atoms such as cesium or rubidium. The atoms are in turn energized by an electromagnetic field or optical pumping.  The first such…
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