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What are Active Optics?
For astronomers and physicists alike, the depths of space are a treasure trove that may provide us with the answers…
What Is A Singularity?
The concept of a space-time singularity - where time and space itself become infinite and undifferentiated - is one of…
What are Earthquake Fault Lines?
Every so often, in different regions of the world, the Earth feels the need to release energy in the form…
How Does Carbon Capture Work?
What if it were possible to just suck all the harmful pollutants out of the air so that they wouldn’t…
What is a Flying Wing?
The field of aviation has produced some interesting designs over the course of its century-long history. In addition to monoplanes,…
The Northern and Southern Lights – What is an Aurora?
For many people around the world the ability to see the Aurora Borealis or Aurora Australis is a rare treat.…
Geology of Venus
Take a look at Venus in even the most powerful telescope, and all you'll see is clouds. There are no…
What is the Life Cycle of Stars?
Like all living beings, stars have a life cycle, which consists of birth, a lifespan characterized by growth and change,…
What is the Atmosphere Like on Saturn?
Like the rest of the planet, the atmosphere of Saturn is made up approximately 75% hydrogen and 25% helium, with…
The Coma Berenices Constellation
Located in the northern sky is the constellation Coma Berenices, one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the IAU.