Destructive Interference
[/caption] Sound travels in waves, which function much the same as ocean waves do. One wave cycle is a complete…
Desertification
[/caption] The Sahelian-drought, that began in 1968 and took place in sub-Saharan Africa, was responsible for the deaths of between…
Astronomy Without A Telescope – No Metal, No Planet
[/caption] A Japanese team of astronomers have reported a strong correlation between the metallicity of dusty protoplanetary disks and their…
Why is the Earth Tilted?
Have you ever wondered why the Earth is tilted instead of just perpendicular with its plane of orbit? Scientists have…
Why is the Center of the Earth Hot
[/caption] It interesting that we have explored further into space than we have explored the depths of the Earth. The…
STS-133 Crew Conducts TCDT Training
[/caption] The crew for the last mission for space shuttle Discovery spent the week at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center conducting…
Probing Exoplanets
Sometimes topics segue perfectly. With the recent buzz about habitable planets, followed by the raining on the parade articles we've…
Why Can We See the Moon During the Day?
Due to the Moon's being the closest object to Earth, and the nature of its orbit, it can sometimes become…
Where is Uranium Located
[/caption] Uranium is a silvery white metal and is number 92 on the table of periodic elements. It is a…
Where is the Ozone Layer Located
[/caption] The Ozone Layer is the portion of the atmosphere that contains high levels of the oxygen molecule ozone. This…