Perhaps there's no better way to understand entropy than to grasp the second law of thermodynamics, and vice versa. This…
[/caption]The acceleration due to gravity is the acceleration of a body due to the influence of the pull of gravity…
[/caption] Of all the wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, those that lie between 400 nm to 700 nm are the…
[/caption] I very much enjoyed chatting with Buzz Aldrin a couple of weeks ago, for some stories leading up to…
50 lbs. of moon rocks. That's how much weight was allocated for the Apollo 11 astronauts to bring back lunar…
[/caption] Plane of the ecliptic, also known as the ecliptic plane, is a phrase you will often hear in astronomy.…
[/caption] Minor planet is a term used to refer to a celestial object - that is not a planet or…
[/caption] The term "habitable planet" seems rather broad. Does it mean that it is habitable for humans? Is it merely…
Newscaster Walter Cronkite has passed away at the age of 92. He was admired and known for his enthusiastic coverage…
[/caption] Researchers have discovered a link between the 11-year solar cycle and tropical Pacific weather patterns that resemble La NiƱa…