Light Fantastic
On the next hot summer day, imagine what would happen if the Sun suddenly became one million times brighter. Ice cream would quickly melt, sunscreen lotion wouldn't work very well, and that's just the beginning. Thankfully, our Sun doesn't misbehave this way.…
Continue reading →
More science facts
Physics
Delivered by TIR
The content of this article has been delivered to you via internet fiber-optic links. Today most phone…
Geology
Was That The Big One? Depends On How You Measured It.
The severity of an earthquake can be expressed in terms of both intensity and magnitude. However, the two…
Biology
Let Go, Gecko!
Geckos are small, insect-eating, noisy lizards that live in many parts of the world. While geckos have become…
Geology
A Great Sunset Takes A Few Clouds
Although the twilight sky can certainly inspire awe even when it is devoid of clouds, the most memorable…