Jerry Coffey
How Did Neptune Get Its Name?
How did Neptune get its name? Shortly after its discovery, Neptune was only referred to as "the planet exterior to…
Which Planet Has The Longest Day?
Just to be clear, this answer to 'which planet has the longest day' is based on this criteria: a planets…
What Is Mars Atmosphere Made Of
[/caption]I think that one of the most interesting questions that have been posed of late is 'what is Mar's atmosphere…
Why Does Saturn Have Rings
Saturn has fascinated amateurs and professionals alike for centuries. As quickly as the planet's ring system was discovered the popular…
What Causes Wind?
It was not until recent memory that what causes wind was understood. Wind is caused by air flowing from high…
What did Isaac Newton Invent?
Sir Issac Newton is best know for his laws of motion. Many people's knowledge of his scientific contributions stops there.…
Largest River In The World
[/caption]The largest river in the world can be hard to calculate. Many factors come into play: the source, the identification…
Deepest Hole In The World
[/caption] The deepest hole in the world is on the Kola peninsula of Russia near the Norwegian border. This hole…
What Causes Earthquakes?
The two main answers to 'how earthquakes happen' is: as a result of tectonic plates colliding and volcanic eruption. The…
What are the Different Types Of Earthquakes?
There are two main types of earthquakes: natural and man-made. Naturally occurring(tectonic) earthquakes occur along tectonic plate lines(fault lines) while…