Many people are familiar with home and commercial solar panels, but not all are aware of space-based solar technology. This is a huge area of research that’s still in its infancy, but China already claims to be generating one megawatt by 2030. The sun is more intense in space, so satellites can collect more energy…
The solar system began to form when a massive cloud of dust and gas known as the solar nebula collapsed. This happened 4.6 billion years ago. During the collapse of this nebula, the densest material was drawn inwards, forming our sun. This was probably caused by a nearby star’s supernova, which sent shock waves that…
The field of epistemology studies what knowledge is, how it can be acquired and why it is valuable. It is the primary subject of philosophical inquiry. Knowledge can be divided into three broad categories: personal, procedural and propositional. Philosophers divide knowledge into these categories because they consider different kinds of truth claims to be more…
There are a lot of different things that can make a person smarter, but does it really come from their genes? There are environmental factors, like how well their parents were raised, that also have a role to play. In fact, a recent study found that genetics don’t have much of an impact on your…
If you’re an Amazon seller, you’ve probably heard of the Best Sellers Rank (BSR) metric. Despite its sometimes confusing nature, this metric is still a useful research tool when it comes to uncovering successful products. The BSR for a product is updated hourly and considers both recent sales and historical data. However, it’s important to…
The concept of evolution is one of the most intriguing scientific concepts. It is a theory that describes the process by which species evolve over time, with new genetic variations favoring adaptation to environmental change. Many people believe that modern humans have stopped evolving because civilization has supplanted natural selection. However, there are other forces…
The shiny third installment of the wonderfully illustrated Kids Books for Young Explorers series, this book is for anyone who loves reading playful poems, discovering cool science, and chasing down a galaxy full of fun. Buy this tail-wagging journey now! This paw-some space adventure will delight you with vibrant descriptions, incredible facts, and cutaways in…
In our solar system, the Sun is surrounded by eight planets and more than 210 planetary satellites (moons). Many asteroids and comets also orbit around the Sun. The average distance between the planets is 149 600 000 kilometers, or about one Astronomical Unit. This measurement tells you how far away an object is from the…
A human’s ability to shape their environment, make tools and develop technology are some of the most distinctive features that separate us from other animals. Yet these traits have been the subject of debate for decades, and some scientists still seem reticent to acknowledge their uniqueness. But there is a growing body of evidence that…
