Earth
How Does a Compass Work
[/caption] Compasses are some of the oldest navigational tools in history. Since Mankind started to understand more about Navigation they…
Last Day of Summer
Summertime is a joyous time for so many reasons. There’s the sense of vacation, that feeling of freedom we remember…
Desertification
[/caption] The Sahelian-drought, that began in 1968 and took place in sub-Saharan Africa, was responsible for the deaths of between…
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…
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…
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…
Where is Helium Found
[/caption] Helium is the second lightest element in the known universe. It is also the second most abundant. According to…
Where Does Geothermal Energy Come From
[/caption] You may not have heard much about geothermal energy but it is one of the hottest alternative energy commodities…
Where do Hurricanes Occur?
What is a hurricane? Well, a hurricane is a tropical cyclone that occurs in the North Atlantic Ocean or the…