John Carl Villanueva
VY Canis Majoris
Of all known stars, the VY Canis Majoris is the largest. This red Hypergiant star, found in the constellation Canis…
What Causes Tides?
Tides refer to the rise and fall of our oceans’ surfaces. It is caused by the attractive forces of the…
Famous Earthquakes
Earthquakes are among the most devastating forces of nature. What we have are seven of the world’s most famous earthquakes,…
Milankovitch Cycle
Milankovitch cycles. Source: UCAR A Milankovitch cycle is a cyclical movement related to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. There…
What are Divergent Boundaries?
Divergent boundaries are one of the bi-products of plate tectonics. As the name implies, divergent boundaries are formed when two…
Astronaut Helmet
The astronaut helmet protects its wearer from micrometeoroids, solar ultraviolet as well as infrared radiation. It is made up of…
Charge of Electron
[/caption] The charge of the electron is equivalent to the magnitude of the elementary charge (e) but bearing a negative…
What is the Oscillating Universe Theory?
The Oscillating Universe Theory is a cosmological model that combines both the Big Bang and the Big Crunch as part…
Interesting Facts About the Universe
[/caption] So you think you know your universe? We've got our own top 10 list on the most interesting facts…
Structure of the Universe
[/caption]The large-scale structure of the Universe is made up of voids and filaments, that can be broken down into superclusters,…