Physical Science

For as long as humankind has existed, people have marveled at the nighttime wonder of a star-filled sky. Even when they had nothing but cave walls to scrawl upon, ancient humans strove to capture those starry skies in a permanent…
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SOLUTION FOUND IN BATHTUB! Archimedes, son of an astronomer, was one of the ancient world’s main men of science. Just about the most famous story about him is that of his running, wet and naked, through the streets of Syracuse…
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The answer depends on what we are looking for when we look for habitable planets. We could be looking for planets where similar life has developed, planets where any form of life might have developed, or planets where humans could live, perhaps…
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Research The temperature of an object can essentially be described as the sensation of warmth or coldness felt with contact. However, this is only on a physical scale, as temperature is truly the measure of energy of thermal molecular motion….
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Televue have been a company synonymous with quality for a number of years, they are arguably one of the finest producers of astronomical equipment on the market today. There’s a good reason for this, the owner of Televue, Al Nagler…
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It’s not your daddy’s space suit. It’s been a long time in the making, but the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has finally realized the need for new space suits is overdue. In part, this recognition happened even before…
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Each year, people around the world look to the night sky for a special event- the “super moon.”   For skywatchers and science enthusiasts alike, the chance to witness the phenomenon causes great excitement.  But, what actually is a super moon?  Some think…
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When introducing the elements, it is always more fun for the students if they have the opportunity to examine a few rather than just hearing about them.  Sulfur presents an excellent opportunity, as it has a fairly unique set of…
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The substance best known for expanding, rather than condensing, as it freezes is, of course, water. The reason for this unusual phenomenon is that as they freeze, the water molecules form a tetrahedral lattice. Wait, one might ask, what’s a…
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Symbols are used as a way to identify an idea or object in a simplified form. Symbols are also used as a universal language. The stick figure drawing of a person, at a crosswalk, on a sign near a street…
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