Watching The World Change
The ‘universe’ is the term used to define all of the things that exist, including the planets, stars, galaxies, as well as all matter and energy. In our quest to better understand the world and answer questions about mankind, the universe is at the center of everything. In this article, you will learn facts and…
If science and space interest you, the following headlines to hit the news in September 2012 are sure to entertain ”“ including information on diamonds and meteor explosions. Russia’s Asteroid Crater Filled with Diamonds When a meteor strikes a graphite deposit, the great force can create what is called “impact diamonds” ”“ the kind that…
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Five hundred meter asteroid 2012 QG42 will fly Earth by next week. This celestial body is referred to the class of “potentially dangerous” asteroids. Astronomers try to conduct radar tests of the giant asteroid. On September 14th, at 05:12 GMT (09:12 Moscow time) asteroid 2012 QG42 will fly at the distance of 0.019 AU –…
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The Sun is getting ready for her close up. Power grids, communications, and satellites could be knocked out by a massive solar storm in the next two years, scientists warn. Experts say the sun is reaching a peak in its 10-year activity cycle, putting the Earth at greater risk from solar storms. A report estimated…
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With a variety of objects held in trust with the National Air and Space Museum, there are about 50,000 objects that a visitor may encounter, which include various aircraft, spacecraft, bombs, engines, rockets, uniforms, spacesuits, balloons and artwork. In this article, you will learn more about this particular Smithsonian Museum, as well as other space-related…
Traveling to the darkest regions of the universe, a team of explorers is on the hunt for the origins of mankind on Earth. It is there that they engage in a battle to save the future of humankind. In this adventure, science fiction, thriller film, those who enjoy watching movies about outer space and the…
From the evil scientist creating something to end the world to the ability to travel through space and time, science fiction books and movies present a wide range of elements to snag the attention of readers and viewers. In this article, you will encounter some of the publications and films that highlight common themes of…
One of several major rare astronomical events to happen this year occurred between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning calling astronomers and sky watchers out to take a look. Using special equipment to block the sun’s powerful rays from overpowering the lens, astronomers observed the rare event, not scheduled to take place again for another century….
It’s not every day that scientists uncover new celestial bodies, but the latest news to hit the headlines is the discovery of a “new type of alien planet” characterized as being larger than Earth but smaller than Uranus. Described as a ‘steamy waterworld,’ this article will shed light on this exciting turn of events. Astronomers…
Those born under the element of Water are gifted with the ability to persuade those they come in contact with, as well as exhibit excellent relationship skills. In this article, you will learn more about the elements associated with the Chinese zodiac, such as Wood and Metal. The Element Sign of Water As they effectively…