Understanding the Escape Velocity of the Earth
What exactly is escape velocity? In this article we will explore what this concept is, how to calculate this velocity for an object and also look at …
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Our Dynamic Sun and the 1859 Carrington Event - Can It Happen Again?
One-hundred fifty years ago a solar event occurred that crippled communications and started fires. But what would happen if such an event occurred in …
Continue ReadingWhat Are The Parts of a Coronagraph and How is It Used in Astronomy
What would do if you wanted to look at a very dim object right next to a very bright object? You would use something to block the light from the …
Continue ReadingWhat Happens at Perihelion and Aphelion?
As the Earth and the other planets of our Solar System orbit around the Sun, they are forcibly confronted with the effects - mild or severe - of their …
Continue ReadingAntibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Overuse and misuse of antibiotics has resulted in a crisis in health-care. Antibiotic resistant bacteria are strong bacteria that do not succumb to …
Continue ReadingJupiter's Asteroidal Escorts - The Trojan Asteroids
Some asteroids orbit the Sun along with Jupiter. These asteroids are called Trojan’s and have found homes at a special place in Jupiter’s …
Continue ReadingWhat Is Space Telemetry and How It Is Used Now and Then
What is space telemetry? Telemetry is how spacecraft send data back to Earth and has been used since World War II to record flight information of …
Continue ReadingHow Much did a WWII Airplane Cost the US to Build in Today's Money
Learn about the value of WWII aircraft in today’s dollars and how the cost of an airplane differed from the WW2 era to today.
Continue ReadingUnethical Medical Research Projects: What They Are and How to Spot Them
Unethical medical research projects have been in existence since the times of the Romans. What constitutes an unethical project? Explore the history …
Continue ReadingVideo Imaging for Microscopes: Learn About This Powerful Tool for Medical Science
Images can be shared across the world as two doctors can view the same sample in real time with video conferencing. Pictures and video can be captured …
Continue ReadingGenetic Babies and the Science behind altering genetics
Think designer babies are a thing out of a scary science fiction novel? Not only are we headed in the direction of altering the genetics of our …
Continue ReadingGenetics of Achondroplastic Dwarfism
Are you looking for information on the genetics of achondroplastic dwarfism? Here we will discuss the genetics and other details of this condition.
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