Most people tend to assume Venus is closest, according to recent research; however, according to an alternative viewpoint Mercury could actually be closer. Live Science reports that most people use an inaccurate method for calculating distance between planets. Averages taken into account, while their distance can change rapidly as planets orbit each other – giving […]
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An ideal planet for hosting life must meet certain conditions; specifically, its star’s habitable zone must allow life to thrive there. It should have a surface where liquid water can gather, as well as an atmosphere which protects its inhabitants from harmful solar radiation. Are there planets similar to our Earth in the universe? Size
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Spring can be seen everywhere – from snowdrops dotting the forest floor to jelly-like frogspawn in your local pond, and even trees like alders (with their long male catkins) sending up signs that it is time for new growth and blooming buds to appear as classic indicators of change. Keep an eye on the skies
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The sky is blue due to small molecules in the atmosphere scattering shorter wavelengths more effectively, known as Rayleigh scattering. As sunlight hits clouds, its light is scattered by larger water droplets or ice crystals which scatter all colors equally so white light remains visible. Light tends to travel upwards or to the sides, creating
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Most people associate bees with those fuzzy black-and-yellow insects we find all around, but bees come in all forms and sizes. Queen bees typically live up to five years. Her male counterparts, known as drones, mate once and are then expelled from the hive. They’re born twice Life of a bee can be both fascinating
The sky appears blue due to several simple factors. First, sunlight must pass through an atmosphere composed of nitrogen and oxygen particles that scatter different wavelengths of light in various directions – shorter wavelengths such as blue and violet are dispersed more readily than longer ones, giving the sky its distinctive hue. The Sun’s Rays
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Color is more than simply one hue; understanding their interactions is crucial for creating presentations and selecting a color palette for projects. Tyndall and Rayleigh believed that the blue color of the sky must be due to microscopic particles of dust or droplets of water vapour in the atmosphere. Blue Light Light from the sun
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Astrobiologists have long dreamed of finding another planet similar to our Earth in order to explore whether life could exist elsewhere, and new research shows that such planets may be far more widespread than once believed. Thanks to advanced planet-hunting techniques, astronomers have discovered thousands of planet candidates outside our Solar System – many Earth-sized
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Anybody with access to a backyard telescope or binoculars can view Saturn’s magnificent rings, but soon these iconic features will fade from view temporarily over the coming months. Saturn’s orbit around the sun puts it at an angle, hiding its rings temporarily from view. Don’t worry though; when its path returns to normal they will
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