Have you ever wondered why, despite hurtling through space at an incredible speed, we don’t feel the Earth’s relentless rotation beneath our feet? The answer lies in the fascinating interplay of physics and our planet’s smooth and relentless spin. Scientists often draw an analogy to a car cruising smoothly on the highway. When your eyes […]
A group of Chinese researchers began drilling a hole through the Earth’s crust that will be 10,000 meters (32,800 feet) deep if the goal is reached. The Tarim Basin, a major oil reservoir in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is where the drilling started last week. China has invested significant resources in exploring the […]
Researchers from the California Institute of Technology have sent solar energy from space to Earth without using a single wire, which they claim is a first. The experiment is a part of the Space Solar Power Project at Caltech. The Microwave Array for Power-transfer Low-orbit Experiment, or MAPLE, a tiny prototype aboard the in-orbit Space Solar Power […]
According to a new study, Earth now has a new “quasi-moon”. A quasi-moon is a space rock that orbits the Earth but is gravitationally bound by the sun. One of only a few known quasi-satellites, 2023 FW13 was found by astronomers using the Pan-STARRS telescope at the summit of the Haleakala volcano in Hawaii. According to experts, the […]
Bring the wonder of outer space into your home with the MOVA Globe. Its beautiful depiction of Earth, complete with clouds, makes for a natural and calming view of our planet. This 4.5 or 6-inch diameter globe fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and rotates silently on its own, utilizing solar cell technology […]
For thousands of years, civilizations have used the moon’s motion to determine the month since the moon’s orbit appears to be so regular. The moon, however, is actually progressively moving away from Earth. So, the question is, will Earth eventually lose its moon? With the use of reflective panels that NASA positioned on the moon […]
Have you ever wondered how old is the water we drink every day on Earth? Well, we might have an answer that will surprise you. According to a recent study, it seems that the water is billions of years old, and it was formed long before the Sun, planets, and comets formed in our solar […]
