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The Dwarf Planet Ceres
Located in the Solar System's Main Asteroid Belt, between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, is the dwarf planet Ceres,…
The (Dwarf) Planet Pluto
Once known as the 9th planet of the Solar System, Pluto is now classified as a "dwarf planet", a Trans-Neptunian…
Mathematics: The Beautiful Language of the Universe
Let us discuss the very nature of the cosmos. What you may find in this discussion is not what you…
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” I: A Lunchtime Conversation- Enrico Fermi and Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Welcome back to our Fermi Paradox series, where we take a look at possible resolutions to Enrico Fermi's famous question,…
What is Mars Made Of?
For thousands of years, human beings have stared up at the sky and wondered about the Red Planet. Easily seen…
How Many Moons Does Saturn Have?
Saturn has 53 confirmed and named moons, though as many as 150 may exist. This makes it second only to…
What are Active Optics?
For astronomers and physicists alike, the depths of space are a treasure trove that may provide us with the answers…
What Is A Singularity?
The concept of a space-time singularity - where time and space itself become infinite and undifferentiated - is one of…
What are Earthquake Fault Lines?
Every so often, in different regions of the world, the Earth feels the need to release energy in the form…
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…