Facts About Mercury, the Closest Planet to the Sun
Now known as the smallest planet in our solar system since Pluto was named a dwarf planet, Mercury is also the planet that orbits closest to the Sun. …
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Facts About Pluto, the Dwarf Planet Discovered by Clyde Tombaugh - NASA New Horizons Investigating the Plutoid, Charon and the Kuiper Belt
Pluto, once considered the smallest planet in our solar system, was downgraded to a dwarf planet in 2006, 76 years after its discovery in 1930. The …
Continue ReadingThe Big Crunch Theory: The Other Explanation as to How the Universe was Formed
One way or another, we are all familiar with the Big Bang Theory. It’s the most accepted cosmological model of the universe to date. But …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Cause of Leukaemia: A Genetic Link to Leukaemia Discovered
There has been a major advance in our understanding of the genetic basis of one of the most common forms of leukaemia. For the first time scientists …
Continue ReadingWhat Year did Galileo Make his First Telescope? Learn how in 1609, Galileo Built a Telescope Making 2009 the 400th Anniversary of Galileo's Telescope, International Year of Astronomy
In 2009, the “The International Year of Astronomy,” marked the 400th anniversary of the telescope. Galileo made the first telescope in …
Continue ReadingCommon Genetic Birth Defects
It is a sad fact of life that every year millions of children are born with birth defects that are caused solely or partially by genetic defects. …
Continue ReadingFunctions of NMR Spectroscopy
NMR spectroscopy has become the finest technique for looking closely at the composition of organic compounds. Of all the spectroscopic methods, it is …
Continue ReadingHow to Explain The Universe To Children
The universe is a big place and can be confusing to young children when explained. Here are some tips on how you can explain to them what all those …
Continue ReadingThe Basics Of Stargazing
Do you want to know more about the stars in the night sky and learn more about them? Then read on for some basic stargazing tips to get you started.
Continue ReadingWhat Does An Astronomer Do? Learn About This Fascinating Career Choice
The most basic answer to the question ‘what does an astronomer do?’ is study the universe in conjunction to the planet Earth. In reality, they do so …
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Study of Astronomy? The History of Astronomy and Important People in the Field
Astronomy is the study of the universe but it encompasses so much more. Here we will explain to you what it is and the additional science that helps …
Continue ReadingWhy Pluto is Not a Planet: How the Decision was Made to Call Pluto a Plutoid
Pluto, the ninth planet from our Sun, has been demoted to a ‘Dwarf Planet’ and more recently reclassified as a “Plutoid”. …
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