Science & Nature
The Second Law Of Thermodynamics
The Second Law of Thermodynamics is one of the most important laws of physics. It measures the amount of entropy, or disorder, in our universe.
James Webb Telescope Finds Its First Supernova
The James Webb Space Telescope is already making big discoveries, one of which might be a supernova in a galaxy over three billion light years away.
Saturn鈥檚 Moon Hyperion
Hyperion is one of Saturn鈥檚 many moons. It may be small, yet it is one of the most unique moons in the solar system in terms of appearance.
Neptune鈥檚 Moon Triton
Neptune is orbited by 14 moons. Triton is the largest moon of Neptune and one of the strangest, most unique moons in the entire solar system.
Is There Water On Mars?
There is enormous amounts of evidence that Mars was once covered in water, yet there is some evidence that it may still have some liquid water underground.
What Is Renewable Energy?
Renewable energy comes from naturally replenishing sources that do not run out. They are divided into solar energy, hydroelectric energy, wind energy, etc.
The 3 Types Of Rocks
Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks are the three different types of rocks that make up all the rocks on Earth.
Meet The Nepali Man On A Dangerous Mission To Save Venomous Snakes
Rohit Giri is educating people to stop killing snakes and saving the lives of both snakes and people with his rescue missions.
How Often Do Stars Die?
Stellar death is part of stellar lifecycles. Within the Milky Way, astronomers estimate that one star dies every year, while supernovae happen every century.
How Many Galaxies Are There?
To estimate the number of galaxies in the universe, astronomers take wide images of different regions of space. There is an estimated 200 billion galaxies.
Why California's Mariposa Grove Must Be Saved
A sequoia grove known as Mariposa Grove is found in the southernmost region of聽Yosemite National Park, close to Wawona,聽California.
Is The Moon Moving Further Away?
The moon has been gradually moving further away from the Earth ever since it formed 4.5 billion years ago. It is currently moving 1.48 inches away every year.
How Solar Flares Are Produced
Solar flares are energetic bursts of plasma that move outwards from the sun. They form from the interaction of the sun鈥檚 magnetic field and rotation.
James Webb Telescope Finds Water In Exoplanet Atmosphere
The James Webb Space Telescope has recently released data on the composition of an exoplanet鈥檚 atmosphere, finding evidence of water vapor.
11 Best Long-Distance Hiking Trails In The US
Perhaps the biggest challenge is just getting started; the first step is to pick your path. So here are 11 of the biggest and best treks to choose from.聽
US States Worst Affected By Wildfires
The American West has recently been devastated by聽wildfires. The states that are most severely impacted by wildfires are listed below.
The 海角社区's 10 Greenest Countries
Yale University's聽EPI is a key indicator of a country's ecosystem vitality and environmental health. The following is a list of the countries with the highest EPI scores:
How Long Would It Take To Travel To Mars?
In order for humans to eventually travel to Mars, they will need to survive in space for extended periods of time, yet just how long would it take to travel to Mars?
10 Coldest States In The United States
The聽United States聽is among the countries with a diverse range of climatic conditions. Below are the 10 coldest states based on average annual temperature:
How Planets Produce Magnetic Fields
Magnetic fields are common among the planets in our solar system. Although not every planet has a magnetic field, most of them do.
What Is Spectroscopy?
The science of spectroscopy is one of the most important areas of astronomy. Spectroscopy is the study of an object鈥檚 composition by examining the light it emits.
How Much Of A Threat Are Asteroids?
Space agencies from around the 海角社区 actively track what are called near-Earth asteroids. These are asteroids that are located within Earth鈥檚 vicinity.
The Voyager Golden Record
Voyager 1 and 2 launched in 1977, and their journey brought them both to Jupiter and Saturn. Voyager 1 did not continue onto any other planets.
10 Ways Climate Change Will Affect The United States
Here are ten ways that climate change will impact the United States聽in the decades to come considering the current rate of change.
What Are The Brightest Objects In The Universe?
The brightest known objects in the universe are called quasars, and they can be up to 100,000 times brighter than the entirety of the Milky Way.
The Moons Of Mars
Earth and Mars are the only planets in the inner solar system that have moons. Earth has one moon and Mars has two.
Will The Milky Way Collide With Another Galaxy?
Will the Milky Way ever collide with another galaxy in the future? As it turns out, our nearest galactic neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy, is speeding towards us
Will Saturn Ever Lose Its Rings?
The rings of Saturn are one of the most stunning sights in our solar system. As it turns out, we are very fortunate to live in a time when we can see the rings in all their glory.
10 Most Threatened Animals Of America
In fact, it is estimated that one in five of America's plant and animal species are currently at risk, a figure which amounts to a whopping 1,300 species.
Do Water And Ice Weigh The Same?
As organisms that live on a planet mostly covered in water, we often take it for granted. The following is a simple yet profound question: do water and ice weigh the same?聽
The 海角社区鈥檚 Largest Eagles
Determining which eagles are the biggest in the 海角社区 requires an examination of mass, length, and wingspan.
The Fastest Birds In The 海角社区
Whether soaring through the air, sprinting across the land, or even swimming through frigid waters, birds (as a collective) are multifaceted speed-demons.
What Is The Farthest Humans Have Traveled In Space?
The human brain cannot comprehend just how vast the universe is, and rather than understand it, our minds simply accept that space is gigantic.
The Hottest And Coldest Planets Of Our Solar System
Generally, a planet鈥檚 temperature is determined by two primary factors: its distance from the Sun and its atmosphere's composition.
Biggest Moons In Our Solar System
Some moons are so large that if they were orbiting the Sun instead of a planet, they would likely be considered planets in their own right.
How Old Is The Solar System?
For most of human history, there have been varying assumptions about the age of the Earth and the rest of the planets. How old is the solar system, and how was it determined?
Why Don鈥檛 Mercury And Venus Have Moons?
This is rather strange, and the exact reasons why these two 海角社区s are missing any natural satellites is still somewhat of a mystery. So why don鈥檛 Mercury and Venus have moons?
How Do Tides Work?
In total, there are three primary factors that create Earth鈥檚 tides: the moon, the sun, and the rotation of Earth. How do these three factors interact to cause the tides?聽