Animals and plants depend on the ocean and its habitats to survive The ocean may seem like a vast resource, but human activities are quickly changing this. Without careful management, our oceans can become polluted, overfished, and unhealthy. Protecting the health and diversity of marine life is important for many reasons; Marine life provides food […]
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What are algae? Algae are a type of organism that is often referred to as ‘simple’ plants, although they aren’t really planted at all. Algae can be found in many different types of environments and have a variety of different reproductive methods. They are photosynthetic organisms. Algae are aquatic plants composed of single or multiple […]
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The sun is the most significant source of energy on Earth. In addition to providing heat and light, it provides us with solar radiation, which can literally be a lifesaver in more ways than one. While there are countless theories and experiments that have been performed in the name of sunspots, what are the actual […]
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As people around the world continue to enjoy access to new technologies, such as smartphones and other smart devices, one result has been an increase in satellites entering orbit around our planet. There are more than 8261 active satellites in Earth’s orbit today. Today, Earth’s orbit has reached a saturation point with the potential for […]
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For centuries, scientists have believed the universe to be static and unchanging. But in 1998, this theory was shattered by the discovery of dark energy. We know now that the universe must constantly be expanding. Its rate of expansion is accelerating because of dark energy. We don’t see it or feel it, but everything that […]
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What is a planet? There were 5 classical planets known to ancient stargazers: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. They were all named after Roman gods or goddesses. They were all bright objects that moved relative to fixed stars, but more slowly than comets did. Those objects or else, planets were known as wandering stars […]
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Private space flight companies are on the rise, and they are making a major impact on our world today. Companies like Space X have already made many strides into the future of space exploration, from pioneering reusable rocket technology to achieving an unmanned orbital milestone. Their example has proven that these private companies can do […]
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What is boron nitride? Boron nitride is a white, odorless powder. It is used as an additive to make the steel harder and less brittle. Boron nitride can be found in brake pads of cars, airplanes, and in oil well drilling equipment. Along with these uses, boron nitride also has medical use in orthopedic surgery […]
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Solar panels are a big investment, so it’s important to understand how they work. A solar panel is made up of solar cells. A vast number of tiny solar cells dispersed across a broad area can work together to provide enough electricity to be useful. The more light that hits a cell, the more electricity […]
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Rocks and other minerals weather in surprising ways when the Earth’s climate changes. A warmer, wetter planet will very certainly witness a wider range of weathering mechanisms, from physical to chemical. The features of weathering will be determined by the mix of rock types and local geologic circumstances, but such a shift will almost certainly result […]
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